Aloha Wood Art by the Le Family - "Hula Girl with Ipu" Jewelry Box

Description

New, unused, never displayed, handmade jewelry box featuring a "Hula Girl with Ipu" on the lid by "Aloha Wood Art by the Le Family". The inside of the box is lined with a soft red material, and the lid features an oval mirror with frosted dolphins and the Hawaiian greeting of "Aloha". From the Aloha Wood Art website, "Hula Kahiko is the ancient Hawaiian dance that is renowned around the world for its beauty, power and elegance. It is a unique dance that was banned for a period of time after the arrival of protestant missionaries from 1830 to 1870. It was revived during the reign of King David Kalakaua or the “Merrie Monarch” (hence the annual Merrie Monarch Festival). This design depicts a female dancer holding an 'Ipu' (a hollow gourd) which is a Hawaiian drumming instrument." The approximate dimensions of this piece are 6.375” W x 4.875” H x 2.25” D, and the usable space inside is approximately 5.25” W x 3.75” H x 1” D. Item has been in storage for a while, so original packaging shows signs of wear. Please refer to pictures for additional detail.
From the Aloha Wood Art website: "With over 30 years of experience, the Le family employs expert craftsmanship and the finest woods to create art designs that are unmatched in quality and beauty. Using a woodworking technique called Intarsia, each piece is meticulously hand-contoured and fitted utilizing a medley of exotic wood types. Our creations are made using only the natural colors and grains of many exotic wood types such as Rosewood, Narra Padauk, Jackfruit Wood, Pheasant Wood, Redwood and many more. Each are polished and finished without the use of stain or paint."
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