Vintage Handmade Hawaiian Koa Wood Checkerboard Inlay Hair Barrette Clip

This is a stunning vintage handcrafted Hawaiian hair barrette featuring a beautiful geometric checkerboard segment pattern. Made by an independent island artisan, this hair accessory showcases the beautiful grain and natural contrast of premium woods. -Material:** Hand-segmented premium Hawaiian Koa wood and contrasting hardwoods. -Craftsmanship:** True marquetry/inlay woodwork. The contrasting blocks are seamlessly integrated, shaped into an elegant curved profile, and finished to a smooth, lustrous sheen. 'Hardware:** Outfitted with a premium French steel tension barrette clip, mechanically fastened with rivets for maximum durability (built to hold thick or long hair securely). * **Origin:** Handcrafted in Hawaii, USA. * **Condition:** Excellent vintage condition. The wood inlay is perfectly tight and smooth, and the metal French spring clip retains excellent tension.