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Lot #78: Model Size Wooden War Canoes (Waka Taua)

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Hand-carved, the larger of the two showing inlaid shell or abalone perhaps. A few strakes missing or tangled - not perfect. According to the St. Louis Art Museum, The "waka taua" (war canoe) demonstrates the elegance of Maori ocean vessels. Maori communities presented small scale models of canoes as gifts to important visitors to Aotearoa during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Capable of carrying up to 100 warriors using paddles or sails, full-scale war canoes were the largest and most important of the various watercraft built by the Maori. The bow, stern, and strakes were carved separately and bound together to form a sleek, efficient sea-going vessel. When not in use, a "waka taua" was unlashed and dismantled, the carved components removed, and the hull protected from the elements in a special structure built near the water’s edge. Dimensions: Large: 46"L x 3.25"H Small: 18"L x 3"H Pickup category timeslot {D}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, March 14 2026 Category A: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Category B: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Category C: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Category D: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM

Pickup Location:  Southwest Main Street, Douglas, MA, 01516 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Friday, March 13, 2026 between 12:00:00 AM and 12:21:00 AM UTC

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