Ornament for a Boat

vor 1900

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This artefact demonstrates the considerable cultural significance of seafaring in the history of the Marshall Islands. It is an ornamental fixture that is fastened to either the bow or the stern of a prestigious boat, such as one belonging to a chief. The decorative piece has been carved from light wood, dyed black and adorned with the feathers of a frigatebird.

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