Carved milo wood woman's head

Content Description

A Hawaiian folk art-style carved sculpture of a woman's head, made from milo wood. Signed on bottom: "Milo wood. Drift wood found in the Island of Hawaii. Made in Hawaii. Aloha. Murial. May 8, 1964. New York's World Fair." This is one of a group of similar carvings of women's heads made in Hawaii probably between 1950-1990. This carving was apparently made in Hawaii, but sold as a souvenir at the Hawaii exhibit of New York World's Fair in 1964. Approx. 14.5" x 4.5" x 4.5".

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Donor wishes to remain anonymous.

Language of Description

English

Restrictions Apply

No