Honoring William (Bill) T. White, III, co-founder and forever supporter, for his outstanding service and dedication.
“WAKE UP CALL”
Donated by William T. White, III
“In March of this year, I got a wake-up call. We bought a new horse for me to head steeers on. He did everything perfectly until the eighth steer when he bucked me off. The fall broke six ribs, displaced three, and broke my shoulder. It was a ‘WAKE UP CALL’, and the horse is for sale.“
Size: 11.5″ H x 4″ W x 8″ L. Limited Edition of 100
Brown Lei Hulu Feather Hat Lei
Donated by Dr. William “Billy” Bergin
This lei hulu hat lei was created by renowned Kauai feather lei artisan, the late Frank Medeiros. His work was intricate and treasured. He worked primarily with pheasant feathers and sometimes quail. The brown lei hulu feathers are taken from the body of the pheasant stitched carefully into multiple rows resembling its natural state on the body of a live bird.
Ponoholo Ranch Tour
Donated by Pono & Angie von Holt
Ponoholo Ranch mid-day tour for up to 4 people on the scenic Kohala Mountain with a light lunch provided. See animals up close to learn about beef cattle genetics, grazing programs, and landscape variation challenges. Hosted by Pono and Angie von Holt. Expires 11-30-2025
Painting of Paniolo
Donated by William T. White, III
An illustrator in Chicago employed by Haddon Sundblom, Charles R. Showalter worked on many of the signature works associated with Sundblom such as the Coca Cola ads of the 1940s and 50s. 1917-2005
PARKER RANCH GUIDED HUNT
Donated by Parker Ranch – Robby Hind
Parker Ranch has recently reopened its guided mammal hunts. This is a guided sheep hunt on Parker Ranch allowing the purchaser the opportunity to hunt and possibly harvest a Bronze Class trophy Ram. Bronze Class Rams are Rams up to 25″ of horn length.
Hunt Specifics: includes lunch, snacks, drinks, ammunition, and rifle rental for one.
Niʻihau Helicopter Tour
Donated by Paniolo Preservation Society
Niihau Helicopters provides ½-day tour to the Hawaiian “Forbidden Island” of Niihau. Trip includes helicopter flight from the west side of Kauai to Niihau Island, an aerial tour of the island, and about 3 hours on the beach to swim, snorkel and beachcomb.
Go back in time and visit this pristine island, untouched by development and crowds, where monk seals laze on the beach and glass balls still wash-up on the shore. Guests need to provide their own lunch.
Painted Surfboard “The Islands of Hawaiʻi”
Donated by William T. White, III
Artist – “Rockwood is a tattoo artist and traditional artist who has been based in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii for 24 years. He has worked at Big Island Tattoo and Piercing, and also sells his paintings at the Kona Oceanfront Gallery. Rockwood is accomplished in many mediums, including airbrush, watercolors, oils, and pinstriping. He continually refines his style and techniques through experimentation, and takes any art form he adopts to new heights. His art can be found on canvas, paper, masonite, and even on thousand square foot murals.”
PAINTING OF PAʻU RIDER
Donated by William T. White, III
An illustrator in Chicago employed by Haddon Sundblom, Charles R. Showalter worked on many of the signature works associated with Sundblom such as the Coca Cola ads of the 1940s and 50s. 1917-2005
Multi-colored Feather Hat Lei
Donated by Dr. William “Billy” Bergin
This lei hulu hat lei was created by renowned Kauai feather lei artisan, the late Frank Medeiros. His work was intricate and treasured. He worked primarily with pheasant feathers and sometimes quail.
This multi-colored lei is a stunning example of a carefully planned and patterned use of a variety of pheasant feathers by a creative artist requiring hundreds of hours.
Paniolo Saddle Bronze “Hawaiian Tree”
Donated by Paniolo Preservation Society
Fred Fellows learned early on in life how to ride, rope cattle and build saddles. Given his background, it was only fitting that he sculpted a saddle series which included those used by the Paniolo.
Denise Laitinen wrote in Keola magazine, “the paniolo, a Hawaiian cowboy, on Hawai’I Island, date back to 1833 when three vaqueros – Spanish/Mexican cowboys – arrived at Kawaihae Harbor to teach Hawaiians how to rope and herd cattle and ride mounted horses. Over the years, the paniolo developed their own style of saddle making known as the Hawaiian Tree Saddle. And because Mexican saddles were heavy and bulky, the natural instinct of the Hawaiian was to use lighter materials. Thus, they refined the seat to make it concave which was a better fit for its riders’ buttocks. The prototype originated in the early 1900’s and has changed little in the past century. Native Hawaiian came up with a model that was hard to improve upon.”
Description: Bronze (1985) | 10” h x 7” w x 7” d
Kapapala Ranch Tour
Donated by Lani & Bill Petrie
Enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity as guests of Lani Cran Petrie and Bill Petrie to tour their legendary ranch that thrives amidst the shadow of volcano activity from Kilauea caldera. Join your hosts for an early afternoon arrival and overnight stay that includes dinner before their large ranch house fireplace, an airplane tour at dawn (weather permitting), and vehicle ranch tour with lunch before departing. This is a memorable experience for between 2 to 4 people.
