Model canoe, long and narrow in shape with red and white painted decoration over incised zigzag lines along the outer edges. Burnt patches within the interior of the boat. On the underside is a perforation, through which dyed red sago leaf has been strung. [ASh [OPS move] 07/09/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Model canoe, long and narrow in shape with red and white painted decoration over incised zigzag lines along the outer edges. Burnt patches within the interior of the boat. On the underside is a perforation, through which dyed red sago leaf has been strung. [ASh [OPS move] 07/09/2016]
Geographical reference: Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea; Gulf Province Kikori District Orokolo Bay Iuku
Cultural groups: Elema
Person: Maker Havora Oae; Field collector Joshua A. Bell; PRM source Joshua A. Bell
Date / Period: Date made: Before 2002
Date collected: 9 September 2002
Acquisition information: Purchased: 2002
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Sago Palm Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Lime, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Dyed, Process Burnt, Process Painted
Dimensions: Height: max 80 mm, Width: max 96 mm, Length: max 1112 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2002.85.100 Other numbers: PD142

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