221. Navigation chart. Marshall Islands, Micronesia. 19th to early 20th century CE Wood and fiber

• Content
  • Marshall Island are low-lying and hard to see from a distance
  • Charts meant to be memorized prior to a voyage; not necessarily used during a voyage
• Form
  • Horizontal and vertical sticks support the chart
  • Diagonal lines indicate wind and water currents
  • Small shells indicate the position of the islands on the chart
  • Chart is made of wood, therefore waterproof and buoyant
• Content
  • Marshall Island are low-lying and hard to see from a distance
  • Charts meant to be memorized prior to a voyage; not necessarily used during a voyage