Vinta and Pearl Boats. Jolo, P. I.

[Anonymous]

[undated] – circa 1917-1930.

ROJR-000814

Postcard, black & white.

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Subject: Pearl boats at anchor off Jolo, a sailing outrigger cruises in foreground. The vinta (locally known as lepa-lepa or sakayan) is a traditional boat with a a sail of assorted vertical colors th

Type: Real photo, divided back, B/W.

1 photographic print : sheet 9 x 14 cm (postcard format).

Pearl fisheries — Philippines.

Fishing boats — Philippines — Jolo.

Sulu Sea.

GERRY