Totora Reed Caballito
Date2007
DimensionsBoard: 14 ft., 23 x 11 1/2 in., (426.7 x 58.4 x 29.2 cm,)
Nose: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Tail: 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm)
Nose: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Tail: 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm)
ClassificationsSurfboards
Credit LineFelip Pomar 5/10/2010
Object numberS.227
DescriptionThe caballito is a traditional fishing craft from Peru made of bundled Totora reeds wrapped with nylon rope. A split piece of bamboo is used for a paddle. This type of craft dates back over 2,000 years and images of it being ridden appear on artifacts such as pottery.On View
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