1984.2.1.1

Collection type

Object

Description

Model of dhow 'Pumbao'. See records 1984.2 .1 - .18 for all associated pieces. [ASh [OPS move] 05/10/2016]

Long description

Model of dhow 'Pumbao', painted white on the bottom, with green and red stripe along side. The word 'PUMBAO' is painted in white along the side of the vessel. The upper section of the ship's sides is made of woven basketry material on both sides, whilst the lower half is carved from wood. Suspended from the rear of the boat is an anchor, attached by plant fibre string. Life preserver attached via string in the centre of the boat. At the front of the boat is a large rudder and a steering wheel. The model has a chip board stand for support, this was not a part of the original donated object. See records 1984.2 .1 - .18 for all associated pieces. [ASh [OPS move] 05/10/2016]

Geographical reference

Kenya

Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya

Malindi

Cultural groups

Arab

Person

Field collector D.G. Christie-Miller

PRM source D.G. Christie-Miller

Date / Period

Date made: Before 1970

Date collected

By 1970

Acquisition information

Donated: 1970 Found unentered: 1984

Materials and processes

Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Material Varnish, Material Rattan Fibre Plant, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Painted, Process Varnished, Process Carved, Process Woven

Dimensions

Length: max 1112 mm including stand, Width: max 328 mm including stand, Height: max 350 mm including stand, Height: max 230 mm excluding stand

Object numbers

Accession number: 1984.2.1.1

Search terms: Navigation, Model, Boat