Hollow Hawaiian Surfboard, circa 1935

Robert Wengert donated this amazing circa 1935, 10’ Hawaiian surfboard. It’s pretty unique in shape and in the fact that it’s a redwood board that’s been hollowed out, reinforced with ribs and then skinned over with plywood, weighing 47 lbs. The fin was probably added when the hollowing-out took place. Painted on the deck is “Yokwe-Yok” with “Erik Auri” below that (possibly the previous board owner’s name). This board will become part of our timeline on the evolution of board design display. Photo: Linda Michael