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Wooden model of a Hawaiian single-hulled outrigger canoe (wa'a kuakahi) (a), with a steering oar (possibly) (b) and paddle (c). Both the canoe and steering oar are painted black and yellow. It is likely that the outrigger float, or ama, fell off at some point. The outrigger is an important vessel in Hawaii and came in different sizes designed for fishing, trade and war. This model has "Honolulu" faintly painted on the bow and "Aloha" on the stern. The model was made as a souvenir item for the tourist trade.
canoes
models (representations)
wood (plant material)
Canoe, Outrigger
"Honolulu" and "'Aloha" (Hand-painted on either end of canoe)
Original To Stephen Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),
Unknown
Pacific Island Group
1 3/4 x 1 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation
2006.44.3692A-C
Polynesian Voyaging Society Newsletter Archives 1975-2012 http://pvs.kcc.hawaii.edu/ike/kalai_waa/kane_evolution_hawaiian_canoe.html
Hawaii (United States)
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