RecordModel, of gufa< 1 of 1 > Back from Baghdad
Model, of gufaA gufa is a circular boat propelled by a pole or single paddle, rather like a coracle. This model represents a Baghdad gufa from 1930. The round basketry hull is constructed from ribs of wood from the pomegranate tree, interwoven with rope made from date-palm leaves and a rail of tamarisk roots. The outer surface of the gufa is made watertight by a coating of bitumen. A wide variety of traditional water vessels were used throughout the vast continent of Asia. The gufa was prevalent around the Euphrates river in Arabia. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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