Bagaman


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Approximate position: Lat/Long: 11°08'S / 152°41'E

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Bagaman has a large elementary school and a church to support its population of approximately 500 people. The local craftsmen produce some excellent wood carvings. Mostly they are of ebony or rosewood and inlaid with mother of pearl. The most intricate pieces tend to be ornamental spears, however they will take orders for any type of work. Expect to pay between 20 and 200 kina according to the size, detail, and complexity of the piece - and maybe more for "special orders". Think about the number of hours the carver must put into the piece and consider whether you think the price is reasonable.

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Anchorage

David Dobson of SY Kanaloa wrote:

We approached from the south, as the tide can run quiet hard in this channel
(5-6 knts) it is recommended that one approaches close to slack water. I would suggest that the entrance is only tackled in good light for the first time there are a number of bommies to skirt around but with a bit of diligence we never saw a depth of less than 1 metre under the keel, 3.5m depth, even though we entered at low water.

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In addition to his woodcarvings, Moses is well known for growing delicious tomatoes in his beautiful garden.

People

Chief Gulo and his son Moses are two of the most prominent characters you'll meet at Bagaman. Moses has a reputation as one of the best wood carvers in the Louisiades.
Around the school you are likely to meet Eustace, the school principal.

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