Polynesian Star Compass: Ancient Wayfinding Navigation Tool #1482484 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white illustration depicts the Polynesian star compass (kāpehu whetū), a mental map used by master navigators to guide long-distance voyages across the open ocean. The compass is divided into 32 directional points-named in indigenous languages such as Māori and Marshallese-corresponding to specific star paths, wind patterns, and swell directions. At its center, a double-hulled canoe symbolizes the vessel that carried explorers from island to island using only natural cues.

Used on educational, cultural heritage, and maritime history web pages; supports user intent to learn about indigenous navigation, Polynesian migration, or traditional seafaring techniques.