Description
Up for sale is a striking vintage mid-century style relief woodcut print depicting a Pacific Islander / Polynesian figure navigating a canoe near a tropical palm-lined coast. Hand-signed along the lower margin ("Disposal of Pola/Kele...").
Printed on hand-made deckle-edge paper, presented in a quality matted burlwood-style wood frame under glass.
* Frame Dimensions: 23.5" W x 19.25" H
* Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Artwork is clean and well-preserved. Frame shows minimal light wear consistent with age and display. Ready to hang.
Carefully packed with premium protective materials and fully insured for safe transit.
Brand / Keyword Tags Woodcut Print, Vintage Art, Pacific Islander, Polynesian Art, Relief Print, Framed Fine Art, Mid Century Modern, Original Print, Oceanic Art, Deckle Edge Pape
Inscriptions Breakdown
* Artist: William Akau - A Native Hawaiian artist and cultural practitioner known for wood carving, traditional arts, and printmaking depicting Pacific and Hawaiian folklore.
* Title: The lower pencil line reads "Disposal of Pola/Kele...", referencing Polynesian/Hawaiian mythological or historical narratives (such as the legend of Pola or oceanic voyaging tales).
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Wood, Woodcut
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Nude, Landscape
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Printed on hand-made deckle-edge paper, presented in a quality matted burlwood-style wood frame under glass.
* Frame Dimensions: 23.5" W x 19.25" H
* Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Artwork is clean and well-preserved. Frame shows minimal light wear consistent with age and display. Ready to hang.
Carefully packed with premium protective materials and fully insured for safe transit.
Brand / Keyword Tags Woodcut Print, Vintage Art, Pacific Islander, Polynesian Art, Relief Print, Framed Fine Art, Mid Century Modern, Original Print, Oceanic Art, Deckle Edge Pape
Inscriptions Breakdown
* Artist: William Akau - A Native Hawaiian artist and cultural practitioner known for wood carving, traditional arts, and printmaking depicting Pacific and Hawaiian folklore.
* Title: The lower pencil line reads "Disposal of Pola/Kele...", referencing Polynesian/Hawaiian mythological or historical narratives (such as the legend of Pola or oceanic voyaging tales).
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Wood, Woodcut
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Nude, Landscape
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
19.25 x 23.5 x 4 in
Vintage Pacific Islander Canoe Woodcut Print Framed 23.5x19.25
Estimate $170-$640
Starting Price
$85
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The Autumn Edit: Furniture, Art & Decor
Sep 25, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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