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Model of a Dau la Utango/Lamu Dhow.
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| Model of a Dau la Utango/Lamu Dhow. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: B5082 |
| Description: This 'Dau la Utango' is a Lamu version of the Persian Guf 'Shu’i' and is used primarily for coastal fishing and trade. Though smaller then the 'Sumbuq' (or 'Sambuq'), all three bear a strong resemblance to the larger Portuguese caravels of the 16th century. |
| Creator: Unknown |
| Date: Unknown |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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