The George Brown Collection at Minpaku
An introduction to the life and work of George Brown, and his collection of ethnological artefacts.
Model boat from the Samoan Islands
A reproduction of a double canoe that was used for ocean voyages. Actual canoes were approximately 20 metres long. These canoes became obsolete because ocean voyages were banned by colonial governments.
| Collection Number | H0137708 |
|---|---|
| Artefact | Model Boat |
| Location | Samoan Islands |
| Materials | Wood, Plant fibre, String |
| Dimensions/Weight | H: 52.3 cm / W: 35.2 cm / D: 79.5 cm / Wght: 2532.0 g |