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Samoan Material Culture

Figure 226.—Setting up the keel of a bonito canoe

Figure 226.—Setting up the keel of a bonito canoe.

Figure 226.—Setting up the keel of a bonito canoe.

The long slender keel (1) with the compound fa'autouto stern piece (2) and the compound bow part (3) to receive the bow piece, is laid with the two ends resting in forks of special stakes (4) set firmly in the ground. Four graduated stakes without forks (5) are spaced under the keel and adjusted to give the keel the required curve. Another set of longer stakes (6) resting on the grooved upper surface of the keel, are forced down to keep the keel against the under props and their upper ends are tied to the roof framework of the house. The keel having been forced into the correct curve, is kept in that position by the upper and lower series of stakes acting as a vise.