This large koa 6 man display racing canoe comes with six koa inlay paddles that are displayed on a stand with a plaque that says "Hawaiian Koa Racing Canoe". There is a two part stand/support that holds the hull of the canoe.
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
Materials: Curly koa wood with curly maple and purple heart accents. Paddles made of koa and curly maple wood.
