Model of Khela nao, gentleman's travelling boat with long mat cabin

Made:
1850-1880 in Assam

Model of 'Khela Nao', a gentleman's travelling boat with long mat cabin, used in the Rivers of Assam.

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1929-1106
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and bamboo
Measurements:
overall: 130 mm x 1130 mm x 140 mm,
type:
model - representation and sailing vessel
credit:
Victoria and Albert Museum, Indian Section