Kon-Tiki was one of the most famous rafts in history. It was built by Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and sailed from South America to Polynesia in 1947. The RAFT was made of balsa wood and other native materials, and was named after the Inca sun god, Kon-Tiki. The voyage was a success, proving that ancient people could have made long sea voyages. The RAFT's name, Kon-Tiki Was One, is a reference to its successful journey.