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NEW HEBRIDES CARVED SHIP MODEL C.1850-70
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Item Number: 09-570
14 3/4 length. The
hull made in two pieces with elegant bottom and faceted partially
enclosed upper with incised line decoration. The two secured together
with braided split cane. Additional solid outrigger hull with two
connecting arms. All connections of that assembly made with brown cord.
Complete, sound and showing its age. Models such as this were made to
trade to sailors aboard the supply ships which visited the islands and
traded for copra. Rare example of early Oceanic art.
Layaway is available for this item.
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