Sailboat model

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Date created: circa 2000

Culture/People: Native Hawaiian
Artist/Maker: William Kuamo'o Helelani Kealoha Kapuni, Native Hawaiian, 1947-2008
Previous owner: William Kuamo'o Helelani Kealoha Kapuni, Native Hawaiian, 1947-2008; Victoria Kapuni (Mrs. William Kapuni), Non-Indian
Donor: Victoria Kapuni (Mrs. William Kapuni), Non-Indian

Collection History: Formerly in the collection of the artist; inherited by his wife, Victoria Kapuni; donated to NMAI by Victoria Kapuni in 2010.
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Place: Kaunakakai; Maui County; Hawaii; USA
Archipelago: Polynesia
Island Name: Molokai
Island Grouping: Hawaiian Islands

See related items: Native Hawaiian; Watercraft and accessories

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 26/7931
Barcode: 267931.000

Object Type: Watercraft and accessories

Object Name: Sailboat model
Media/Materials: Hau wood, acacia/koa wood, balsa wood, wood, coconut fiber cordage (sennit), vegetal material, cotton canvas, cotton cloth, nylon cord, paint, polyester batting, acrylic sheet
Techniques: Carved, tied, painted
Dimensions: 148.0 x 40.5 x 108.4 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws654144006-6454-4a6b-8ad7-88613ebb917c

Record ID: NMAI_401430