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Within the last 100 years, the pineapple ("hala kahiki" in Hawaiian) has become a symbol of Hawaiian agriculture. The pineapple arrived in Hawai’i in the early 1800s from Paraguay and Brazil. Our nutrient rich volcanic soil produces...

The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a (Rhinecanthus rectangulus) is also known as the rectangular triggerfish or Hawaiian triggerfish. The humuhumu was adopted as the official Hawai'i State Fish in 1985 on a temporary basis and then again...

The octopus, "he'e" in Hawaiian, is a shy animal. The he'e hides in undersea holes within lava and coral. It can change colors and squirt ink for defense when bothered. The average size of these creatures is one pound but can reach five or six...

Palm trees remind most of us of sunny skies, sandy beaches and tropical destinations.  Historically, palms are a symbol of victory, peace, good luck and happy homecomings. This design is constructed of 18 individual pieces of exotic hardwood,...

Palm trees remind most of us of sunny skies, sandy beaches and tropical destinations. Historically, palms are a symbol of victory, peace, good luck and happy homecomings. This design is one of three palm tree designs that we offer. Significant features...

The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a (Rhinecanthus rectangulus) is also known as the rectangular triggerfish or Hawaiian triggerfish. The humuhumu was adopted as the official Hawai'i State Fish in 1985 on a temporary basis and then again in 2006 on a permanent...

The Seahorse is seen as a symbol of patience and tranquility. These slow swimmers hover and glide from place to place and use their tails as anchors in stormy waters. They are fragile but persistent creatures. The seahorse is the only animal species on...

The octopus, or "he'e" in Hawaiian, is a shy animal. They hide in undersea holes within lava and coral. An octopus can change colors and squirt ink for defense when bothered. The average size of these creatures is one pound but can reach five to six...

Dolphins are marine mammals that are closely related to whales and porpoises. They are found worldwide and are carnivores, mostly eating fish and squid. Dolphins are among the most intelligent creatures and their often friendly appearance and seemingly...

The humpback whale migrates in the winter months to the warm waters of Hawai’i and is one of the most magnificent creatures in the ocean. They don’t actually have a hump on their back, the name comes from the large hump that forms when they...

Angelfishes are frequently seen while snorkeling in the Hawaiian Islands. This depiction of a family of three angelfishes consists of roughly 25 individual pieces of wood. It requires at least twice the amount of work compared to most of our aquatic...

The green sea turtle or "honu" in Hawaiian is an endangered species. It lives close to shore on all the Hawaiian Islands and is seen and enjoyed by thousands of divers and snorkelers. The reverence for the honu by the ancient Hawaiians is...