This unique Hawaiian koa wood cribbage board canoe is made with a center inlay purple heart wood. The cross bars and outrigger are hand lashed with black hemp. The cribbage board comes with 6 koa/maple paddles that are supported by a koa wood display stand. This beautiful cribbage board can be used to play the game or be displayed on its own as a work of art.
Hawaiian Koa wood is a rare and precious wood endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Koa, in the Hawaiian language means brave, bold, fearless, or warrior. Koa wood is becoming more and more difficult to get as the trees are endangered and the wood can only be harvested after the tree has fallen naturally. My koa wood comes from the slopes of the Big Island of Hawaii where the trees grow best at higher elevations. After harvest, I allow my wood to cure for a period of at least two years before use.
KEYWORDS: Sculpture, wood, decor, Hawaii
Materials: Koa wood hull with purple heart inlay.
Koa and maple paddles
Black hemp lashing
