Master Navigator Mau Piailug Model Canoe Start Price USD 57,000.00 Current Price USD 57,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 End Time Friday, September 12, 2008 Location Waimanalo, HI See more about 'Master Navigator Mau Piailug Model Canoe' Description This exceptionally  rare  opportunity to own a traditional sailng canoe model  that was hand-carved and autugraphed by renowned Master Navigator and canoe bulider Dr. Pius Mau Piailug (google for additional info. on maker) of Satawal.  This one of a kind cultural artifact/treasure measures approxiametly 4' +long , 4'+ high (mast & sail), and 2'6" wide.  The hull of the canoe is made from the highly prized Milo wood, the side gunnels and outriiger float(ama) is made from Ulu wood, upper crew benches are made from Koa wood, the sail is made from banana tree fiber cloth.  The canoe parts are all traditionally lashed with sennit (coconut fiber rope).  A sailing enthusiast's dream and museum's treasure. Place a Bid!