Art
"Gift of the Forest" by Mark Hubbard Kauai Koa Wood
- Item Number
- 1012
- Estimated Value
- 120 USD
- Sold
- 70 USD to kh677d6f6
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Lawai International Center (tax ID 990293918) on behalf of the winner.
- Number of Bids
- 5 - Bid History
Item Description
This beautiful square tray was crafted from koa wood collected from Kokee and was created by local craftsman Mark Hubbard. It measures 9"x9.5" with a height of 1.5". It can be used decoratively or as a functional piece.
Koa (Acacia Koa) is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to (i.e. found only in) Hawaii. Its name in the Hawaiian language, koa, also means brave, bold, fearless, or warrior. The wood is highly valued for its beauty and it generally grows at elevation between 2000 and 6000 feet elevation. This koa is from the island of Kauai, where it grows in the mountains above the Mana plain.
A consultant in the field of Human Resources with 30 years experience and 10 years experience in property management, real estate sales and leasing, Mark has worked for the U.S. Navy, Amfac Sugar-Hawai`i, and Grove Farm Company, Inc. Mark earned a BA in biology from Stanford University and a MBA from U.H. Mark volunteers with many nonprofit organizations and community groups such as Rotary Club, Hale `Opio, Leadership Kaua`i, Kaua`i Community College, Puako Homeowners' Association, Blood Bank of Hawai`i, Lawai International Center, Kaua`i Hospice, Friends of the Children's Advocacy Center of Kaua`i, as well as Kaua`i Planning & Action Alliance.
Mark's commitment to Lawai International Center is beyond words. He is a precious gift to humanity through his humbleness and overwhelming act of kindness. Every week for 15 years, Mark has quietly maintained the 32-acre property of the Center, from pulling weeds, mowing and clearing the overgrown forest. He is the only one who knows every inch of the property. During the creation of the Hall of Compassion, from sunrise to sunset, Mark worked side by side with the masters from Asia everyday. After 7 months, he continues to work on the Hall of Compassion. Lawai International Center is possible because of his presence of being...his heart and soul are immersed into every aspect of the Center.
Item Special Note
Pick Up and Shipping Information
Local pick up is available at our Lihue office at 3343 Kanakolu St, Lihue, HI.
Dates and times:
November 9, Wednesday 10:00am to 2:00pm
November 11, Friday 10:00am to 2:00pm
November 12, Saturday 10:00m to 2:00pm
Shipping is available anywhere in the world.
Winners are responsible for their shipping cost. Shipping information will be collected after the auction closes.
We guarantee that you will be totally satisfied by the love from the volunteers and generosity of the donors in creating this auction.
For more information email info@lawaicenter.org or text or call (808) 639-5952.
Donated By:
Mark Hubbard
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