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Fisherman in Caballito Boat Made of Totora Reeds like those used by the Moche.

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applied arts boat chimu fishing modern pre-columbian: andean reeds

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Kathleen COHEN (1933-): The narrow pointed fishing rafts, known as Caballitos (little horses), are made of Totora reeds and used in many places along the Peruvian coast.

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