Micronesian Island Stick Navigational Chart

CultureMicronesian

Date20th century

MediumSplit bamboo sticks, cording, and shells

DimensionsMaximum: 14 1/2 × 30 inches (36.83 × 76.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of the William L. Craig Family

Object number80-27.1,2

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Collections

Oceanian Art

Terms

Description"Map" made from thin sticks of bamboo fastened together to form a grid. Shells are fastened to the grid at various points.

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