Hand Carved and Brightly Hand Painted Solid Wood Welcome Hawaiian Paddle Adorned with Flowers

Talofa, Aloha and Hafa Adai! Have you ever been in a traditional Polynesian or Micronesian home? If so you’ve probably seen at least one paddle hanging on the wall as art. The paddle or hoe, pronounced ho aee, is an intricate part of Islander culture. The Hawaiian Paddle is a symbol of achievement & endurance. So it is a fixture in many homes. The beautiful paddle in this listing is an extension of that culture. The brightly painted Welcome, greets ohana, friends and family into your home. Along with the Welcome phrase, each paddle is adorned with beautiful plumeria flowers. Each paddle is unique with respect to color, curl, & character of the wood. They are chiseled and etched from solid wood and then hand painted. As a handcrafted piece, there will be slight differences in design as well. This paddle measures 22.5” long, 4.5” wide and has a thickness of .5-1”. Mahalo and Thank you for supporting small businesses like mine.