Hawaiian craftsman Leleo Kinimaka grew up on Kaua‘i, with a childhood rich in Hawaiian tradition and storytelling. He proudly proclaims he grew up a beach boy on Kalapaki Bay offering surf lessons, canoe rides, snorkel tours, and weaving coconut hats on for visitors.
After Leleo’s parents met on Waikīkī Beach, his father became close with the legendary Duke Kahanamoku who taught him the importance of “living aloha.”
Leleo left Kaua‘i after Hurricane Iniki in 1992. to become a woodworker in California. He thrived on learning the artistry of manipulating wood to look different based on how you cut it. He fine-tuned his skills doing cabinetry which gave him hands-on learning experience.
In 1997 Leleo opened his own shop on the Big Island and was subcontracted to create paddles, ukuleles and surfboards. “I love making surfboards with traditional Hawaiian symbols.” Today, Leleo is making beautiful surfboards for Martin & MacArthur.
Details
Title: Symbols
Woods: From the top, we honor the weavers of ancient times with this pattern of Lauhala in Zebra wood followed by patterns of Palaka or Papa Konane done with Monkeypox and Wenge above symbols of Hekili in Mahogany and Maple vertically on the lower half of the board. The outside banding is done in curly Koa from Kauai. The center features symbols of Ohana in Lacewood and Wenge surrounded on both sides by symbols of the Shark Akua in Rosewood and Maple. Towards the bottom we feature the symbols of Kaleo honoring the taro farmers done in Wenge and Maple with Purple Heart.
Dimensions: 73" H x 18.5" W
Date completed: 8/8/24
Price includes custom shipping crate, hardware for display installation and certificate of authenticity.
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