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:
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overall: 1185 mm x 1285 mm x 495 mm,
- type:
- sailing vessel, cargo vessel and dhows
- credit:
- Victoria and Albert Museum, Indian Section
