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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Bonito Boat
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Bonito Boat

Object numberMO 1941.7.110
Mediumwood, bamboo, rope, metal, shell or stone
Dimensionsoverall H 6 1/8 in x W 40 in x D 12 1/4 in (15.6 cm x 101.6 cm x 31.1 cm )

DescriptionA model of a bonito boat, an outrigger canoe for fishing. Carved from one piece of wood and with a natural finish, the boat has three paddles and a bamboo fishing pole, line, and lure.
Label TextThis model was presented to President Roosevelt by High Chief Mauga and the chiefs of Pago Pago, the capital of American Samoa.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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