Fun Facts about Hawaiian Voyaging Canoes
- The ancient Hawaiian art of wayfinding is a technique of navigating the open ocean without modern technology
- Navigators use the wind, stars, moon, and currents to determine direction and location
- In Hawaiʻi, the open ocean double-hulled canoe is known as a waʻa kaulua
- The canoes are built using traditional materials like koa wood for the hulls, and coconut fibers for cords
- Reviving traditional navigation and wayfinding knowledge kindled a resurgence in Hawaiian cultural pride
- Flat-pack fun, our 3D wooden kit-sets are raring to be pieced together
- Made from 100% sustainably sourced wood & VOC-free inks
Product dimension: (L) 9.5 x (W) 5 x (H) 7.5 inches
23- 3D wood pieces
Contains small parts. 6 years of age and over is recommended.
