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Wooden canoe model, Solomon Islands.
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
- Summary:
- E031628 - 18/4/1928, canoe model, , San Cristobal Island, Makira Province, Solomon Islands, Pacific
- Item Name:
- canoe model
- Label:
- This canoe model is attributed to San Cristobal Island in the Solomon Islands. The small carved dog on the stern is typical of canoes used to catch bonitos. The teeth of a dog, porpoise or fruit bat were often hidden in the canoe to ensure its fishing success. The model was donated to the Museum in 1928 by Mr Gustavus Waterhouse who visited Pacific Island countries on several occasions.
- Region:
- San Cristobal Island
- Province/State:
- Makira Province
- Country:
- Solomon Islands
- Collection Area:
- Pacific
- Museum Department:
- Anthropology
- Registration Date:
- 18/04/1928
- Registration Number:
- E031628
- Associated Stories:
- TRANSPORT
Images
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Wooden canoe model, Solomon Islands.
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
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Wooden canoe model, Solomon Islands.
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
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Wooden canoe model, Solomon Islands.
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
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Wooden canoe model, Solomon Islands.
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
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Wooden canoe model, Solomon Islands.
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
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Wooden canoe model, Solomon Islands.
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno