4437 x 6656 px | 37,6 x 56,4 cm | 14,8 x 22,2 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
6 luglio 2014
Ubicazione:
Lahaina, HI, USA
Altre informazioni:
Mo‘okiha O Pi‘ilani is the newest member of the Polynesian Oceangoing Canoe fraternity, built by Hui O Wa’a Kaulua, Maui's Voyaging Society. The ancient Polynesians built similar craft from large trees which they hollowed out, connecting two in parallel with cross members to provide a stable base. The crab claw sail (AKA Oceanic lateen or sprit) was triangular in shape with spars along the upper and lower edges. Traditionally, the sails were made of woven pandanus leaves which are resilient and resistant to saltwater. One of the challenges for the ancient Polynesians was carrying enough food and water to survive the trip plus root stock or seeds to plant once they arrived at their new island home. Bananas (mai`a) was another crop brought to Hawai`i in ancient times together with taro and coconut plus a few animals — pigs, chickens and poi dogs. It is altogether fitting that the small park (Kamehameha Iki) where the canoe club has its workshop has ulu, mai`a and nui (coconut) growing. There are other items of Hawai`iana here too— be sure to visit.
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