Trobriand Racing Canoes
Illustration of several canoes racing off the Trobriand Islands, 1925. With a large lanteen sail and outrigger float, these canoes were steered by use of a large paddle. Races were held every time a new canoe was built, with only one rule - that the newcomer was to win
Picture No
10216681
Media ID
45988962
Size
4258px x 5688px
(2.5MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
The Illustrated London News. 1925. page 1299. By Ellis Silas
Date
1925
