Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Objects created by Pacific navigators as personal expressions of their experience of the sea, serving both as navigational aids and protective devices to ensure successful sailing voyages.
AP course connection
Topic 9.2: 9.2 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in Pacific Art