1980s Reef Polynesian Canoe Shirt – Cream with Tribal Voyaging Vessels (XL)

A tribute to ancestral navigation, this 1980s Reef shirt features an all-over print of Polynesian-style outrigger canoes gliding across wind-swept seas. Rich chocolate brown vessels adorned with tribal motifs cut through stylized golden waves on a smooth cream backdrop—offering a harmonious blend of movement, heritage, and graphic clarity.

Crafted in the USA from soft polyester, the shirt has a fluid, lightweight drape and subtle sheen. Its construction includes a classic camp collar, opaque plastic buttons, single-stitch seams, and a welt chest pocket (with slight pattern misalignment—common in handmade aloha shirts of this era). The off-center layout emphasizes visual motion, while the scale and repetition of the canoes create a rhythmic visual flow.

This is a standout piece from Reef, a lesser-seen Hawaiian label whose prints often reflect cultural storytelling. The condition is excellent, and the bold motif is seldom seen today—especially in this size and with the original tag still intact.

Highly collectible and rarely offered—ideal for those drawn to the deep roots of Polynesian seafaring iconography.

- Chest (pit to pit): 24"

- Bottom width: 22.5"

- Length (collar seam to bottom hem): 29.5"

- Shoulder width: 19.5"