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Models of non-European watercrafts are commonly found in museum
collections in the UK and throughout the world. These objects are
understudied, rarely used in museum displays and at risk of
disposal. In addition, there are several gaps in current
understanding of traditional watercraft from the Indian Ocean, the
region spanning from East Africa through to western Australia.
Using models of a range of boats from 13 museum collections
throughout the UK, this book considers the value of these objects
for both researchers and museums. The book explores how models can
help us to understand traditional boats and boat-building
practices, some of which no longer exist. Two case studies
investigate a number of ideas about the physical attributes of
these objects and how representative they are of full-size vessels.
In addition, the wider cultural processes and contexts of the
models are considered, including ideas about collecting,
miniaturisation and the iconic symbolism of watercraft. The aim of
this publication is to encourage the use of models of boats from
the Indian Ocean and throughout the world in future studies of
traditional watercraft. At the same time, the research presented
here will help museums to re-evaluate the significance of model
boats in their collections, and to use them in displays in the
future to explore a range of narratives.
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