Willy | A Wanderfoot Woodcarving Artist in Maui, Hawaii

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Meet Willy, a 4th generation Polynesian wood carver... such a kind and inspiring man! Willy and his family carve tiki. This unique craftsmanship has been passed down through generations of master carvers in this family.
Willi, his brothers, and his father carve simple extraordinary sculptures, including all styles of tikis (from Hawaii, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Maori, and other Islands in the South Pacific). Whether it's ocean life, animal scenes, canoes, walking sticks, wall hangings, full life sculptures, or furniture, each piece is hand-carved and created with respect. Tiki carvings may be as small as 5 inches or as big as 8 feet -- even larger!
Read more on this interesting craft, and this inspiring craftsman, on the Wanderfoot digital magazine wanderfoot.com/willy/:

[@imagibless3939]

Im from Puerto Rico, i pick up carving about a 2 years now. I would love to learn. I try the site but it doesn't work

[@kirkgunderson970]

I was searching the internet for the man who made our Tiki on Maui. I believe I bought a Lono carving from this man in the video, in 2012. He was working at the craft area near Ka'anapali. However, he signed our carving what looks like W-i-l-i. Is there a chance you have misspelled his name? Or possibly he signs his work differently?

[@kingreyes7917]

Kirk Gunderson some times carvers sign differently on wood, like me, i am a carver my self and i sign my work using only 3 letters from my last name...

[@melissapeterson1423]

Anyone know a wood carving artist on etsy from Hawaii? Would love to order some real handmade carvings from the island.