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Vaka akaraanga

human history
  • Other Name

    Canoe, model (English)

  • Description

    Vaka akaraanga. Model canoe. Single hull. Hull has diamond and circular inlay. Tamanu stern and bow cover. Twine lashing. Pandanus sides. V-shaped carving of the hull implies the design of the vaka is ocean going. Manu (brace) securing the middle of the hull. Dark brown colour. Loose, separate attachments packed securely with the main vaka including tira (mast), kiato (strats), ama (outrigger) pieces. In addition, two kie (sails) of rauara (pandanus), fragile and dirty.

    Natural and dark brown colour.

  • Place
    Manihiki/Cook Islands
  • Accession Number
    1976.92
  • Accession Date
    09 Jun 1976
  • Other Id

    47661 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

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  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Vaka akaraanga, 1976.92, 47661, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply

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