A Trobriand Islands craftsman hollows a log into a canoe.

The upright ribs attached to the hull stand ready to receive the gunwales.

Skilled sailors, the Trobriand Islanders still make ocean-going voyages in their canoes.

Intricate carvings cover the prow board of the completed canoe.

Sailing, Trobriand Island style.

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