Description: 'Opelu Sailing Canoe by Miles Kekoa Fry. The artist (now deceased) began sailing through the Sandwich Isles (Hawai’i) and Micronesia in the early 1950's, unaware that these excursions would leave more than a subtle influence on his future. He fittingly earned the classification of Smithsonian Folk Artist for Polynesian Voyaging Craft, combining a working knowledge of sailing with a thirst for detail and authenticity. Miles' museum quality model canoes and ships are included in maritime museums and corporate collections from Switzerland to Japan, and all around the USA. His closest friends and advisors include Herb Kane, designer of the Hokulea; Mau Pialug, master Polynesian navigator, and Tommy Holmes, author of the landmark work,"The Hawaiian Canoe” 'OPELU SAILING CANOE*Opelu canoes were canoes of usually about 30' and were used for inshore fishing, but could also be sailed offshore by a skilled sailor in search of fish. The word 'Opelu is the name of a type of Mackerel found in Hawaii. These canoes were quite often made out of Ulu, or breadfruit wood, which was more common and easier to obtain than Koa, which was usually reserved for the Ali or royalty.The model is made of the following materials:Hull & end caps (manu's) - KoaOutriggers (iako) - HauMast & paddle - OhiaSail - Handwoven banana bark from Satawal Island, by master navigator Mau Piailug's wife.The sail material is representative of the Hala or Lauhala that would have been used in the olden days. Dimensions: 30”L x 11” W x 20”H
Price: 2600 USD
Location: Haiku, Hawaii
End Time: 2024-08-18T19:37:38.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Culture: Hawaiian
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
