Lawai International Center – Lawai Benefit Auction 2024
Auction Ends: Nov 10, 2024 04:00 PM HST

Art

Milo Bowl Small Umeke style by Ray Nitta, Kauai

Item Number
912-205
Estimated Value
$300 USD
Sold
$150 USD to kmf93e3df

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

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Item Description

This small Hawaiian umeke ‘ai (food bowl) milo bowl turned from a branch cut from a stately tree that grows in Wailua in Keith Arakaki’s yard is 5” x 2 ¼”. An endemic Hawaiian hardwood, milo is well known and sought after by local wood carvers for its colors, figure and grain variations as exampled in this bowl.

The heart of the master is felt in every stroke onto the wood.

Ray Nitta of Westside Woodworks is a renowned master wood craftsman and artisan residing in Kekaha, Kauai. Ray has been creating his wonderful pieces for over 60 years and has been a board member of Lawai International Center for the past 34 years. He assisted in the creation of the Hall of Compassion every day from the groundwork to completion and his latest LIC project is the creation of a wonderful Bell Tower as an authentic companion to the Hall of Compassion. 

An erstwhile teacher, Ray is still active in enrichment programs at various schools on the west side of the island. He founded Taiko Kauai which has appeared and performed in many local events.  

Donated by Ray Nitta

raynitta@yahoo.com

Item Special Note

Pick Up and Shipping Information

Pick Up and Shipping Information

Local pick-up is available at our Lihue office at 3343 Kanakolu St, Lihue HI
Dates and times:

Wednesday, November 13, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Friday, November 15, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, November 16, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Shipping is available anywhere in the world.


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Donated By:

Ray Nitta