According to legend, the ancient Polynesians sailed from the Marquesan Islands to settle in Hawaii. The Marquesan Islands are situated 900 miles northeast of Tahiti and their canoes have a unique feature - an elevated stern and bird-like head bow. One such model from the captivating 'manini' collection is now available for purchase. This 4.5-inch masterpiece comes enclosed in a four-sided acrylic showcase, adorned with a beautiful sleeve in the signature color of ART OF POLYNESIA (TM). The best part? I am offering free shipping within the USA, so you can enjoy this unique piece without any additional costs.