REF: Polynesian maps

[Georgia Richards <garlic@MIND.NET>]

Friends,
     This search would be much easier if I knew the name of the map I need. I am 
looking for information about and a reproduction of one of those maps used by the 
ancient polynesian navigators.  They are made of strips of wood, bamboo, pandanus 
rib, or something else, tied together at the joints and every now and then (at what 
I believe are significant points)there is a shell or small stone. I'm sure many of 
you have seen them, though some of you may not have known what it was. I've found 
lots of information on other old maps but not this kind.  I'm sure I could find one 
if I just knew what to call it.  Any ideas?

TIA



Georgia Richards
Library Media Specialist
Walker Elementary School
Ashland, Or
(home)garlic@mind.net
(school)georgia.richards@ashland.k12.0r.us

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