Trader's Dock Imports Dugout Canoes From The Peruvian Amazon
These are working dugout canoes used daily for transportation along the Amazon river and its tributaries.
As I travel through the Peruvian Amazon,
I'm always on the lookout for quality dugout canoes fashioned
from a solid piece of
marupa
wood, Simarouba amara. They should have a dark natural
stain and show good craftsmanship with the wood carved thin with a good line. Some repairs
are expected, but shouldn't detract form the overall look.
Typically zoos,
museums, or serious private collectors purchase these canoes where they make
excellent additions to their rainforest displays.
At the right is a good example of a 10-ft canoe that would make a fine addition to a collection or as an interior design piece in an establishment.
Adults prefer 4-meter or longer canoes.
My associate in Peru can secure these canoes and ship them to the states. Do to the size, they must be transported by boat down the Amazon River, up to a southern port, then by motor freight to a dock near your home.
Price for a typical
4-meter canoe is $1475.00
This includes handling and shipping costs from Peru, South America to a freight
terminal near your location in the continental US.
In order to initiate the paperwork, a 20% down payment is required for any canoe ordered.
Contact canoes@biobio.com for more information.