Big Island, Hawaiʻi
Hand-carved bone. Polynesian tradition.
Each piece carved by hand, carrying the stories of our ancestors across generations.
Benjamin Muti is a master carver on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, continuing a Polynesian tradition that stretches back generations. Working primarily in cattle bone, each piece is shaped entirely by hand - no machines, no shortcuts.
Every carving carries meaning: genealogy, family crests, connections to the land and sea. This isn't jewelry. It's heritage you can hold.
Read the Full Story →Nā Hana
Cattle bone - The family hook
Cattle bone - Unity and harmony
Tell your story in bone
Nāu
Every commission begins with a conversation. Tell me your story - your family, your connection to the islands, what the piece means to you - and I'll carve it into something you can carry with you.
From $200 · 3 to 4 weeks · Hand-carved start to finish
Start a CommissionKa Moʻolelo
Before the written word, our ancestors carved their stories into bone and wood. Each symbol a chapter, each piece a genealogy. Carving isn't just art - it's how we remember who we are.
The name Makau Nui references the Scorpius constellation and the legend of Maui pulling the Hawaiian islands from the ocean floor with his great fish hook.
Explore the TraditionReady to talk about a piece? Whether you're looking for something from the collection or want a custom carving, give me a call.
(808) 747-5558or email makaunui@gmail.com