Note the size of the tree. This is a very large seibo tree.
A thatch shelter is constructed to shade the tree trunk from the sun to prevent rapid drying and cracking.
The cayuko is resting on a large pile of wood pieces removed from the log during carving.
Many large sticks are cut and trimmed then nailed into the sides of the cayuko. Holes are drilled in the front
and back so large ropes can be attached.
and back so large ropes can be attached.
The final preparation prior to moving cayuko 3 1/2 kilometers to the village - removing the thatch shelter.
Cayuco Photos
| November 30, 2005 |
Turning a large tree into our 45 foot long cayuco
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60 - 70 men arrive from 2 villages. I was not able count them all nor see them all at the same time. Some are
behind trees holding ropes and some are under the cayuko. All seem to know what to do and work as a team.
behind trees holding ropes and some are under the cayuko. All seem to know what to do and work as a team.
The men lift and pull on the sticks
More trees in the way. Get the mashettes.
Oh, Shucks! How are we going to cross that???
Yes, there are about 20 men under the boat!
There are also quite a few men tugging on ropes
up in the trees.
There are also quite a few men tugging on ropes
up in the trees.
Yea! We made it across! 150 yards down and 3 1/2
kilometers to the village.
kilometers to the village.