The Snapshots in Time Collection
Ornately Carved Melanesian War Canoe Prow, South Pacific Village, WWII Era
An elaborately carved traditional canoe photographed in a South Pacific coastal village during WWII. The intricate scrollwork and carved bird figurehead reflect the woodworking artistry of Melanesian island communities encountered by American airmen of the 312th Bombardment Group while stationed in the region. Project: 218268