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freeboard obtained by the provision of a weather-board of sago- 

 palm leaf-stalks (Figs. 7, 8a and 8b, and PI. Ill, fig. V). 



Kir;. 8a. — Aft end of same dugout as shown in figure 7 showing added piece at stem. 



In the larger canoes the prow has additional pieces added for 

 the sake of ornament ; two distinct patterns prevail, due possibly 

 to the fact that Papuans from other villages in Geelvink Bay have 

 migrated to Manokwari. Both are highly decorated, but one in 

 use usually by canoes of medium size is much more complicated 



Fig. S/>. — The same before affixing the stern seat and the weather-boarding. 



than the other. The latter is used by the largest fishing canoes 

 provided with double floats on both sides ; figure 9 shows better 

 than words can describe the construction and ornamentation 

 of this type. In these the stem piece is relatively longer and 

 projects further than in the small unornamented canoes; at the 

 fore end, fastened on by vertical pegs, is attached a high raised 

 prow ornament carved from a plank, broad at the base, narrowing 

 upwards to a terminal decorated point, pierced and carved in an 



