First introduced to the world of wood carving by his father and grandfather, local artist Taani Tasini Lavaka carries on the traditional Polynesian art form showcased in his Wailea gallery Tasini Tiki Gallery. Born and raised in the Island Kingdom of Tonga, Taani honed his craft to become a master tiki and bone carver. His dream-come-true gallery showcases traditional Polynesian themes, from large-scale wood sculptures to smaller wood and whalebone pieces. Working with traditional tools such as mallets and wood chisels, each piece is more than a decorative novelty but imbued with the spirit of his Tongan ancestry. As a skilled wood carver, Taani can custom create a true-to-life sculpture from any image also. One of the preeminent wood carvers on Maui, his artwork has sold and shipped worldwide with high-profile collectors such as Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, George H.W. Bush, and many more. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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