Treasure Box with Black Lining by Ray Nitta, Kauai
Item Number: 999-001
Value: $350
Online Close: Nov 2, 2025 5:00 PM HST
Description
Three opihi shells from Salt Pond Beach adorn this treasure box made of yellow cedar scraps from the recently finished Lawai International Center bell tower. With no finial, this treasure box is opened by pressing on the length of one side. It is quite a unique box!
Ray Nitta of Westside Woodworks is a renowned master wood craftsman and artisan residing in Kekaha, Kauai. Ray has been creating his wonderful pieces for over 60 years and has been a board member of Lawai International Center for the past 34 years. He assisted in the creation of the Hall of Compassion every day from the groundwork to completion and his latest LIC project is the creation of a wonderful Bell Tower as an authentic companion to the Hall of Compassion.
An erstwhile teacher, Ray is still active in enrichment programs at various schools on the west side of the island. He founded Taiko Kauai which has appeared and performed in many local events.
Donated by Ray Nitta
raynitta@yahoo.com
Special Instructions
Pick Up and Shipping Information
Local pickup is available at our Lihue office at 3343 Kanakolu St, Lihue HI
Dates and times:
Wednesday, November 5, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday, November 7, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 8, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
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