Sketch of Gilbert island outrigger canoe

Section of Gilbert Island Model Outrigger Canoe.

Dominion Museum.

Fig 152.

Cross section of model of canoe of Gilbert Group, showing small hull piece, lashings of Maori form, and attaches tree to brace the strakes [sic]. An interesting illustration on the development of the built up ribbed boat. The straight sides are remarkable. Spec [sic] in Dominion Museum. Sketch by Miss E Richardson.