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Planks sewn together with cord and bamboo pegs; because it can be re-sewn when it splits, it went far out to sea.
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Sabani (サバニ, 鱶舟) is the name of a traditional type of boat that has long been used in Okinawa and other parts of the Nansei Islands, as well as throughout the Kyushu region of Japan.
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Founded / opened:Edo period Highlights / collection:Sewn together without nails, Cedar and Obi cedar planks Genre:Crafts and ceramics, Architecture
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