Canoe 'token of gratitude
A dug-out canoe was presented to the Canterbury Museum yesterday by the Cook Islands’ Premier (Sir Thomas Davis).
The canoe was built on the island of Pukapuka, one of the northern islands of the Cook group, and is of the t ‘aditional outrigger type still preferred by the islanders.
Although built this century, the canoe’s design is identical to vessels built for centuries by the islanders.
Before presenting the canoe, Sir Thomas toured the Antarctic section of the museum, and watched a dance display, performed
by members of the Christchurch Cook Islands community. In his presentation speech, Sir Thomas emphasised the links between the Cook Islands and the Canterbury Museum established by the late Dr Roger Duff, who led many expeditions to the islands.
“It is but a small token of our people’s gratitude for the work done by the Canterbury Museum in the Cook Islands,” he said.
The canoe will be displayed under the blue whale in the open museum
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