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Authentic Hawaiian Koa Paddles, Hand Carved, Stone rubbed, Oiled and Waxed.

Order your canoe paddle here.  Made in Hilo, Hawaii with the most beautiful wood this island has to offer, Koa.
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Koa Wood Gifts

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Over the last 5 years, the paddles I produce are evolving back in time to something much more in line with the traditional or authentic. I started with the designs commonly found online and in many galleries. A three piece paddle, bookmatch blades and laminated. They are beautiful but, in my opinion, lack in that authentic feel. I now make many of my paddles with one piece of Koa. Hand made, tool marks, stone rubbed and finished with coconut oil. Defects or cracks are addressed with bowties.
They are celebrations of the functional paddles from days past.
Each paddle represents 20-30 hours of love.
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Very close attention is given to each beautiful koa paddle I make. I build them to last a lifetime.
​Paddles are built on request. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for contact information.
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Custom Carved and Painted Paddles
​That Scream Polynesian Pride.

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Chip Carved Paddles

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Papua New Guinea Inspired designs.
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Papua New Guinea Inspired Paddles
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Amazing Mango Wood
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Beautiful Robusta Wood
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Painted Paddles. I'll be happy to paint an image on request.
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Tour of the Pacific. Paddles I made for Disney, Florida.
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Carved Ulu, Breadfruit, wood paddle.
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Laminated Ulu, Breadfruit, wood paddle with painting.
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Large Mahogany Paddles
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Quilted Maple. Out of stock.
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Burned Ulu, Breadfruit, Wood with antique finish.
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Carved Lizard on burned and painted Ulu. Breadfruit, wood with antique finish.



Designs that celebrate the Pacific!
I am set up to be as creative as you want.
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​Perfect for home or office decoration, these wonderful works of art are also a great gift or award option.

​On request, I will be happy to provide you with matching hanging hardware.

​Discounted pricing is offered for orders greater than 5 pieces.

​How to Order
Simply contact me via the form below. Let me know if you have a design in mind or if you would like me to come up with something new.


Inventory
Due to the fact that I am a one man operation, I do not keep a large inventory. Instead, I create beautiful, one of a kind, paddles on request. I want to make something for you that no one else has.
As an artist, I not only want to make a beautiful, decorative piece, I want each work of art to tell a story.

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If you would prefer to call me, my mobile number is (808) 756-5822

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  • Outrigger Canoes
  • Classes/Lessons
  • FISH HOOKS
  • BOWLS AND TRAYS
  • PADDLES
  • WOOD ART
  • AWARDS
  • WEAPONS
  • WORKS IN PROGRESS
  • ABOUT AND CONTACT
  • PRESS
  • Other Fun Projects
  • Woodcarving Art by Tevita Kunato, Hilo, Hawaii