This is the first book to reveal the complete story of this Hawaiian fine art form. Of all the arts of Polynesia, none was more subtle and sophisticated than that of working in wood. Using superb native woods renowned for their natural grain and colorings, the ancient Hawaiians crafted elegant containers inspired by the rounded forms of the gourd and coconut that are known today as "calabashes."
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This is the first book to reveal the complete story of this Hawaiian fine art form. Of all the arts of Polynesia, none was more subtle and sophisticated than that of working in wood. Using superb native woods renowned for their natural grain and colorings, the ancient Hawaiians crafted elegant containers inspired by the rounded forms of the gourd and coconut that are known today as "calabashes."
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Add this copy of The Hawaiian Calabash to cart. $184.01, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Kegan Paul.
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Add this copy of The Hawaiian Calabash to cart. $125.00, like new condition, Sold by Sequitur Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boonsboro, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by University of Hawai'i Press.
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Like New. Size: 11x8x1; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
Add this copy of The Hawaiian Calabash to cart. $133.46, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by University of Hawai'i Press.
Add this copy of The Hawaiian Calabash (Signed) to cart. $150.00, very good condition, Sold by Sequitur Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boonsboro, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by University of Hawai'i Press.
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Very Good. Size: 9x1x11; Inscribed by Irving Jenkins and Hugo De Vries on half title page. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Jacket creased. Clean, unmarked pages. *Autographed by artist and photographer. * This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
Add this copy of The Hawaiian Calabash to cart. $183.40, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by University of Hawai'i Press.