Model

Canoe

18162B

From: Niue

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 18162B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Niue
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Shell | Plant Fiber
Description

Wooden canoe, separated into multiple parts. Held together with plant fibre cords. Shells are hung on a seprate plant fibre cord that runs around the boat. Upper part is carved with line designs, lower part is undecorated. Multiple loose wood fragments and shell fragments.

Credit Line Gift of William Pepper, 1891

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