Model: outrigger canoe, SUVA FIJI

Maker
Unknown
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Object detail

Description
Souvenir model of an outrigger with a woven sail. 'SUVA FIJI' is carved in the side of the main hull and painted on the sail.

Main hull made of wood and varnished or wood-stained and painted. Ama, frame and booms unpainted – a mix of wood and bamboo. Split in ‘seat’ area in main hull. Woven pandanus sail. String rigging and lashings.
Accession number
9999.556
Museum System ID
11948
Collection type
Objects
Classification
Miniature
Maker and role
Unknown: Maker
Media/Materials
Wood: Hull, ama, frame
Natural Fibre: Sail, lashing
Measurement details
3D objects (HxWxD): H 556 x W 390 x D 53mm: 0 - Whole
Production place and notes
Suva, Fiji, Oceania
On display?
Not on display

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