Canoes from the South Pacific Islands

Catamaran from the Hawaiian Islands, circa 1940s, overall length 20 in., made from rolled newspaper, glue, yarn, and cloth

Outrigger canoe from Tuvalu Islands, early to mid 20th century, overall length 30 in., carved from two solid wood sections

Outrigger canoe from Samoan Islands, mid 20th century, overall length 25 in., carved from two solid wood sections

Carvel planked and tied outrigger from Kiribati, early to mid 20th century, overall length 25 in.

Small handcarved outrigger canoe from Tokelau Islands, early to mid 20th century, overall length 16 in.

 

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