Lamu mtepe, 1901-1930

large display model of a "Mtepe" from Lamu, East Africa

Contemporary, locally built, whole, rigged, model of a mtepe from Lamu, East Africa, early 20th century. Scale, approximately 1:8

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1936-29
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 750 mm x 2620 mm x 640 mm, ,
type:
sailing vessels, sewn boats and mtepe
credit:
Mr. A.C.M. Mullins.

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Lamu mtepe, 1901-1930

Lamu mtepe, 1901-1930

large display model of a "Mtepe" from Lamu, East Africa

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Contemporary, locally built, whole, rigged, model of a mtepe from Lamu, East Africa, early 20th century. Scale, approximately 1:8

Measurements:
overall: 750 mm x 2620 mm x 640 mm, ,
Object Number:
1936-29/1
type:
sailing vessels , sewn boats and mtepe
Parts from model of lamu mtepe, 1901-1930

Parts from model of lamu mtepe, 1901-1930

Box containing parts of main sail for large display model of a "Mtepe" from Lamu, East Africa

Object Number:
1936-29/2
type:
sailing vessels , sewn boats and mtepe
Parts from model of lamu mtepe, 1901-1930

Parts from model of lamu mtepe, 1901-1930

Main sail from large display model of a "Mtepe" from Lamu, East Africa

Object Number:
1936-29/3
type:
sailing vessels , sewn boats and mtepe