Model of a Brazilian 'Jangada' boat

Made:
1910-1939 in United Kingdom

Model of a ‘Jangada’ fishing boat, a raft type vessel fitted with triangular sailing rig, stone anchor and loose basket; as used on the Brazilian coast of South America, probably of British manufacture, unsigned, 1910-1939

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1939-99
Materials:
pine (wood), cotton (textile), reed and silk
Measurements:
overall: 388 mm x 460 mm x 128 mm,
type:
model - representation
credit:
Lt. J W Rodney Spedding