By combining Hawaiian Koa with woods from around the world, Big Island artisans Tim and Tiffany Shafto, ASID, create the beautiful contrasts that are the signature of DeEtte and Allan designs.

Hawaiian Koa wood (Acacia Koa) is only found on the Hawaiian Islands and has been prized for centuries for its density and range of colors and figure. In the past, it was reserved for Royalty and made the very best sea faring canoes and paddles. Nearly every piece from DeEtte and Allan designs incorporates the use of this highly valued, beautiful Hawaiian wood.

(click for larger view) "Symmetry" Designed & Handcrafted By Tim and Tiffany Shafto 12" in size $550

The Shaftos, a husband and wife team, combine their individual talents . . . he as a master woodworker, she as an ASID designer, to create these distinctive, award-winning works of Koa Wood art.

The wood grain and pattern is given careful attention. A high level of sanding and hand buffing ensure that the color and figure of the wood are brought to their fullest potential. The soft luster achieved is dazzling and the way light plays off the Curly Koa and other figured woods is astounding. The Shaftos often vary the combinations of woods that they use in their designs, creating new looks with the same size and style of vessel.

A Modern Interpretation Of An Ancient Hawaiian Calabash (click for larger view) "Spiral" Turned-Wood Calabash with Removable Top Rare Hawaiian "Curly-Grain" Koa and Bloodwood Designed & Handcrafted By Tim and Tiffany Shafto 7.5" H x 9" Dia $2,250

Our Collector's Asset Valuation Portfolio includes a Certificate of Authenticity, Certified Insurance Valuation, Bill of Sale and Biography of the artist whose work you've acquired. This asset appraisal data accompanies every original work of fine art or mastercraft that you acquire from us.

For many of our works of original art, we also provide a "Curatorial Declaration". This report discusses the particular medium used in creating the artwork and other unique properties that might be present in the piece you have acquired. If appropriate, your artwork will be enrolled with the National Fine Art Title Registry and a certificate issued.

This kind of information is usually required both for insurance purposes and for reappraisals dictated by increased market values. You will find that this is an approach to Wealth Management Documentation that has been typically available to only select, high-net-worth individual collectors. We, however, feel that ALL of our clients deserve to be treated with this level of service, thus our Collector's Portfolio.

(Your CPA will love this investment-grade data.)

Alesia Ku'ulei Chow
Managing Director/Curator
Hana Coast Gallery