Model outrigger canoe with separate out rigging which has not been attached. The canoe is oval in shape with tapered edges and a hollowed out centre. There are rails attached to the side of the canoe with plastic wire via perforated holes in the side of the canoe, presumable for the outrigger to attach. Also associated with this object are two paddles [1966.4.46 .2 & .3] and two parts of the outrigger [1966.4.46 .4 & .5]. [ASh [OPS move] 19/09/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Model outrigger canoe with separate out rigging which has not been attached. The canoe is oval in shape with tapered edges and a hollowed out centre. There are rails attached to the side of the canoe with plastic wire via perforated holes in the side of the canoe, presumable for the outrigger to attach. Also associated with this object are two paddles [1966.4.46 .2 & .3] and two parts of the outrigger [1966.4.46 .4 & .5]. [ASh [OPS move] 19/09/2016]
Geographical reference: Fiji
Oceania > Melanesia > Fiji
Person: Field collector J. F. Ross; PRM source Mrs J.S. Ross; PRM source Mary E. Lockhead
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1932?, uncertain
Date collected: By 1932?
Acquisition information: Donated: 1966
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Plastic Synthetic, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Perforated, Process Tied, Process Varnished
Dimensions: Length: max 626 mm, Width: max 68 mm, Height: max 63 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1966.4.46.1