Hawaiian Wood Carving Art

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Hawaiian wood carving art. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade vintage and one of a kind products and gifts related to your search. The work created and sold here is made from koa wood a type of wood that is endemic to the hawaiian islands. The expression na hana noeau meaning wise and skillful works refers to ancient hawaiian art that was both functional and beautiful. Nothing quite adds that extra touch of the tropics than a wood carving creation except of course if it was handcrafted and made in maui county.

Ancient hawaiian artists were skilled craftsmen who had extremely high standards of work. Art existing prior to cook s arrival is very similar to the art of other pacific islanders. The ancient hawaiian art included wood carving feather work petroglyphs bark cloth and tattoos. The art gallery is located in holualoa on the big island of hawaii just minutes from kailua kona.

This art includes wood carvings feather work petroglyphs bark cloth called kapa in hawaiian and tapa elsewhere in the pacific and tattoos. Our collection of pacific island art is mostly done in wood carvings we carver around the south pacific we are able to provide the most unique pieces. Production of this art continued after cook s arrival. No matter what you re looking for or where you are in the world our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

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Native hawaiians had neither metal nor woven cloth. Hawaiian bowl polynesian art rare images easter island wood bowls tribal art sculpture art wood carving nativity. Some of the most unique pieces include our one of a kind wooden bowls. Wood creations hawaii handmade wood art.

Artwork representing the archipelago is therefore plentiful from the tasteful koa wood carving to the less tasteful mass produced fridge magnet. Along with select hardwoods such as mango wood and rich clad metals.