In 2016, Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative commissioned the 4th collection of featherwork art reproductions: a cape and helmet worn by High Chief Kīwala'ō.

This magnificent cloak is the creation of renowned feather worker Rick San Nicolas.  It is made with individual Chinese Golden Pheasant feathers (the equivalent of 685 birds), in addition to nearly 50,000 feathers from the Lady Amherst Pheasant (the equivalent of 1,700 birds). All feathers were ethically sourced as a bi-product of pheasants grown for food.

The stunning heirloom presentation case and matching podium were created by the award-winning master craftsman and wood artisan, Alan Wilkinson. The case contains endemic curly koa, milo, East Indian rosewood, and pheasantwood from a tree found at the home of Queen Lili‘uokalani, the last monarch of Hawai‘i.

The pieces were dedicated in a private ceremony and blessing at the Alohilani Resort on Oahu Island, where they will remain on display.

For information on how you can sponsor a tree in the Hawaiian Legacy Forest, contact the hotel concierge or visit LegacyTrees.org.