Animals

Surfing is one of the most popular sports in Hawai’i. This design depicts a shark wearing sunglasses and a flower lei while holding a surfboard. Sharks are regarded as a guardian ("aumakua") of the Hawaiian people according to ancient Hawaiian...

This design depicts a girl monkey dancing the hula on a surfboard. Known to have some of the best surfing spots in the world, people come from afar to surf the waves of Hawai’i during the summer and winter months. Professional surfers and...

Deluxe coral scene featuring two dolphins (Nai’a) in a coral garden. Notable features include the intricate carving on the layered corals, shells and starfish and the wood burning on the fan coral. The difficulty in rendering this piece is...

Hawaiian sea turtle on a surfboard. The honu is one of the most beloved sea creatures in the world. It lives on the reef close to shore and feeds on seaweed and small crustaceans. In Hawaiian culture, the turtle is both loved and revered. It is known as...

The "shaka" or hang loose sign is a hand gesture in Hawai’i that conveys the aloha spirit. The aloha spirit symbolizes friendship, harmony, gratitude, kindness and understanding. This design depicts a boy monkey character wearing a...

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...

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 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...