Model of Arab Zaruka

Made:
1871-1880 in Asia and India

Model, scale 1:18, of a 'Zaruka' from the Red Sea region with forward raking mast, on wood stand, unsigned, Asia, 1871-1880

Whole, rigged model of a zaruka, garukha or bagara, c. 1880. These craft exhibit many features of local craft from before the introduction of European influences

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1929-1066
Materials:
wood (unidentified), cotton (fibre), metal (unknown), paper (fibre product) and paint
Measurements:
overall: 1185 mm x 1285 mm x 495 mm,
type:
sailing vessel, cargo vessel and dhows
credit:
Victoria and Albert Museum, Indian Section