Medium Large Koa Urn with Splines by Honolulu Woodworking Designs 8″H x 4 7/8″W x 4 7/8″W / interior: 7.5″x4.25″x4.25; Capacity 130 lbs (example)

Description

Medium Large Koa Urn with Splines by Honolulu Woodworking Designs 8″H x 4 7/8″W x 4 7/8″W / interior: 7.5″x4.25″x4.25; Capacity 130 lbs (example)

About the Urn

The bottom is attached with four removable screws.  To take the bottom off, unscrew three of the four screws completely and one partially.  Lift the bottom off using the partially attached screw.

Koa

“Koa is the largest endemic tree in Hawai‘i–the species exists naturally nowhere else in the world. It is the fastest growing of Hawaii’s valuable hardwoods. Koa was historically the material of choice for carved ocean-going canoes. Koa wood is the most prized cabinet and furniture wood in Hawai‘i. Colors range from light brown to deep red/brown hues. Highly figured koa is sought after for use in fine furniture, musical instruments, crafts, gunstocks, and knife handles. Koa has weight and strength properties similar to black walnut. It is a moderately heavy wood (specific gravity .55). It is stable, works well, and takes an exceptionally rich, deeply reflective glow when finished with oils and modern varnish or laquer.” 1

Reforestation efforts are ongoing on the Big Island and on Maui, to recover the species from the devastation caused by clear-cutting for ranching and more recently, invasive forest animals.

 The urns vary slightly from one to the other. All pictures are examples!

Dimensions in the additional information tab are the approximate size when packed for shipment.

Thank you for considering this koa urn for your loved one. Aloha.

Medium Large Koa Urn with Splines by Honolulu Woodworking Designs 8″H x 4 7/8″W x 4 7/8″W / interior: 7.5″x4.25″x4.25; Capacity 130 lbs (example)