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. Parau circular disk inlay along planking lashed to the hull, many pieces missing. Lashing of vaka components done with puru akari (coconut sennit). Rauara akamanea on sides, some fraying. Decorative diamond-shaped pieces of parau strung along sides at bow and stern. Fair condition. "MANIHIKI 10858" handwritten in white ink on side of hull.