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Men in canoe made of coconut wood in the form of a whaling boat
Men in canoe made of coconut wood in the form of a whaling boat
Object Number 2004.29.23667
Display Title Men in canoe made of coconut wood in the form of a whaling boat
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Gilbert Group. / Aroiai / Arurai.? / [verso] Boats made of cocoanut planks / after the model of a whale boat / Aroiai Isl. / Gilbert Islands"
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Kiribati
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Kiribati / Gilbert Islands
Additional Geographic Terms Arorae
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.7475 × 16.51 cm (4 5/8 × 6 1/2 in.)

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