Art
Camphor Bowl by Ray Nitta, Kauai
- Item Number
- 911-204
- Estimated Value
- 350 USD
- Opening Bid
- 100 USD
- Next Minimum Bid
- USD
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Lawai International Center (tax ID 990293918) on behalf of the winner.
- Time Left
- 10d 19h
- Online Close
- 2024-11-10 21:00:00.0 - Bid Extension
Item Description
This Hawaiian umeke style bowl turned from a block of camphor that grew in Koloa is 6 ½” at its widest and 4 ½” in height, retains its beautiful fragrance. The gentle grain found in camphor trees adds to its overall comforting quality.
The heart of the master is felt in every stroke onto the wood.
Ray Nitta of Westside Woodworks is a renowned master wood craftsman and artisan residing in Kekaha, Kauai. Self-taught, as well as having studied with a temple-building carpenter from Kyoto Japan, Ray has had numerous exhibits of his woodwork throughout the world including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, the National Museum in Havana Cuba, and other venues in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Berkeley. The Smithsonian and other museums have acquired some of his fine pieces for their collections. Ray has been featured in Fine Woodworking magazine, American Style and Green Magazine Hawaii. He is a member of of the Woodturned Guild, founded by Leroy Sakaguchi and Mat Takata.
Ray has been creating his wonderful pieces for over 50 years and has been a board member of Lawai International Center for the past 34 years. He assisted in the creation of the Hall of Compassion every day from the groundwork to completion and his latest LIC project is the creation of a wonderful Bell Tower as an authentic companion to the Hall of Compassion.
An erstwhile teacher, Ray is still active in enrichment programs at various schools on the west side of the island. He founded Taiko Kauai which has appeared and performed in many local events.
Donated by Ray Nitta
raynitta@yahoo.com
Item Special Note
Pick Up and Shipping Information
Pick Up and Shipping Information
Local pick-up is available at our Lihue office at 3343 Kanakolu St, Lihue HI
Dates and times:
Wednesday, November 13, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday, November 15, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 16, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Shipping is available anywhere in the world.
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Donated By:
Ray Nitta
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