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Image Not Available for In turning the direction of the "Orou" or dugout, one person lets go of the mail sail, while another moves the rudder over to the other side of the dugout.
In turning the direction of the "Orou" or dugout, one person lets go of the mail sail, while another moves the rudder over to the other side of the dugout.
Image Not Available for In turning the direction of the "Orou" or dugout, one person lets go of the mail sail, while another moves the rudder over to the other side of the dugout.

In turning the direction of the "Orou" or dugout, one person lets go of the mail sail, while another moves the rudder over to the other side of the dugout.

Creator Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik (Austrian, 1897 - 1953)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 13.2 x 18.9 cm (5 3/16 x 7 7/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/4321
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The captain of the "Orou" (dugout) sits at the bow. On the left beside him the shrouds from the screwed Rotanglianen are visible which have to support the heavy mast to stand firm against the strong winds.
The captain of the "Orou" (dugout) sits at the bow. On the left beside him the shrouds from the screwed Rotanglianen are visible which have to support the heavy mast to stand firm against the strong winds.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Two dugout canoes with pontoons attached; a platform is fastened between the canoes and this forms the boat body of an "Orou"
Two dugout canoes with pontoons attached; a platform is fastened between the canoes and this forms the boat body of an "Orou"
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A native keeps a close watch on a fire which has been lit on board the "Orou" or dugout. Because the natives can be on the water far away from land for a long time, the fire is used to cook their meals.
A native keeps a close watch on a fire which has been lit on board the "Orou" or dugout. Because the natives can be on the water far away from land for a long time, the fire is used to cook their meals.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The direction of the dugout is maneuvered with the aid of a pole.
The direction of the dugout is maneuvered with the aid of a pole.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The "Orou", the mighty double canoe of the Mailu Island natives. The main sail has the typical shape of a crab's claw and is made of twisted foliage from palm trees.
The "Orou", the mighty double canoe of the Mailu Island natives. The main sail has the typical shape of a crab's claw and is made of twisted foliage from palm trees.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A double canoe between which stands the platform. At the stern, the coxswain is visible. The rudder is bound at the side outside the canoe.
A double canoe between which stands the platform. At the stern, the coxswain is visible. The rudder is bound at the side outside the canoe.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A group of natives in the dugout.
A group of natives in the dugout.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Strong waves threaten to sink the dugout during the sea journey, natives bail the water out with handmade pitchers.
Strong waves threaten to sink the dugout during the sea journey, natives bail the water out with handmade pitchers.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Mailu women row out to sea in the dugout.
Mailu women row out to sea in the dugout.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The coxswain. He uses his feet to steer the rudder.
The coxswain. He uses his feet to steer the rudder.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The boatswain climbing the rigging. One can clearly see how the sail is constructed from leafs of a palm tree.
The boatswain climbing the rigging. One can clearly see how the sail is constructed from leafs of a palm tree.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Holding their drums up in the air, the dancers move towards each other. The drums are covered with fu.
Holding their drums up in the air, the dancers move towards each other. The drums are covered with fu.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
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