Richard Howell Kamea Ho’omalu, Teak, Pearl Shell, Ebony, 12″H x 6.5″W x 1.5″D $450 (Sold)

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Richard Howell Kamea Ho’omalu, Teak, Pearl Shell, Ebony, 12″H x 6.5″W x 1.5″D $450

 

About the Artist

As a self-taught woodcarver and sculptor, Richard Morgan Howell learned his trade through association with many indigenous woodcarvers throughout the Indo-Pacific through the past 35 years.  A fisheries development expertise led to a life of travel through beauty.

Howell specializes in 3d and Bas Relief carvings that reflect the infinite drama, wonder, and romance of the legends, myths, and technologies of Indo-Pacific cultures.  In producing his work he heavily relies on traditional wood carving technique and tools, challenging himself to produce aesthetically and personally satisfying results.

Most pieces are carved from a variety of woods such as koa, milo, and ohai, then finished with oil and wax.  For maximum lifespan and beauty, avoid displaying your piece in direct sunlight and avoid use of chemical cleaners.

His works are held in private collections throughout Hawaii and the Continental US, we hope you enjoy his beautiful sculptures as much as we enjoy bringing them to you.

Teak

Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical hardwood tree species in the family Lamiaceae. It is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. The heartwood is yellowish to golden-brown. Sapwood is whitish to pale yellowish brown. It can easily separate from heartwood. Teak darkens as it ages. There can be a large variation, depending on which region the teak is from. Old growth has much tighter rings than new growth. There is a leather-like scent in newly cut wood.

 

 

The dimensions listed in the ‘additional information’ tab includes packing for shipment.

Mahalo!

Richard Howell Kamea Ho’omalu, Teak, Pearl Shell, Ebony, 12″H x 6.5″W x 1.5″D $450