Carvings by Richard Howell

As a self taught woodcarver/sculptor, Richard Howell learned his trade by assisting many indigenous woodcarvers throughout the islands of the Indo-Pacific over the years while he followed a career in fisheries development.

(Richard Howell with a gorgeous custom carving)

Specializing in 3D and Bas relief carvings that reflect the the legends, myths and technologies of the Indo-Pacific Cultures, Rich relies heavily on the use of traditional woodcarving techniques that produce more aesthetically and satisfing results.


(Carving out of a solid slab of Parota)

Rich carves a variety of indigenous Hawaiian woods in his carvings such as Koa, Milo and Ohai as well as numerous exotic species such as Ebony, Parota, Cocobolo, Mahogany and Primavera.

(Here is a before shot of a solid slab of Koa we sold Rich a few years ago)

(Here is the same Koa Slab with one of Rich's intricate carvings!)




(Cocobolo Sea Turtle)


Richard's works can be found in numerous private collections throughout Hawaii, the continental USA and Canada.

(Custom carving done for a customer here in San Diego out a beautiful figured Slab of Parota)

(Another amazing carving out of Parota)

(Scaled down replica of an old Duke Kahanamoku surfboard out of Parota)



Interested in having a custom carving done by Richard Howell?

Please visit his website at www.oceania-art.com or contact him directly at rmhowell92040@yahoo.com


To see some of our Parota Slabs Click here to see our
"Slabs Page" on our Website
(Scroll down about half way down the page to see the Parota)