Vaka akaraanga

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Vaka akaraanga. Model canoe. Double hull. Older style of vaka. Hull carved from light wood of rakau (wood) ano (Guettarda) with parau (pearl shell) inlay and rauara (pandanus leaf) akamanea (decoration) and puru akari (coconut sennit) lashing. A manu (brace) fitted in the middle of the hull. Parau circular disk inlay along planking lashed to the hull, many pieces are missing. Lashing of vaka components done with puru akari. Decorative diamond-shaped pieces of parau strung along sides at bow and stern.

Accession number: 1927.84 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Model canoe (English)

Accession Number

1927.84

Accession Date

16 May 1927

Other Id

10858 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Vaka akaraanga, 1927.84, 10858, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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