Duke Invitational Surfing Championships Hawaii Poster, Original Vintage, 1968

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Duke Invitational Surfing Championships Hawaii Poster, Original Vintage, 1968

About the Item

This is an exceptionally rare original vintage Duke Invitational Surfing Championships Hawaii Poster, from 1968. Red ink on parchment colored paper offers subtle contrast in an iconic poster that will stand alone or compliment any surf collection. The contest started in 1965 as the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championships, in 1969 the name was changed to "Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Classic." This poster, from 1968 offers an early document celebrating both the event and the exceptional surfing ability of those chosen to compete including, many of whom went on to become Surf Legends: Edie Aikau, Ben Aipa, Jim Blears, Joey Cabell, Corky Carroll, Ryan Dotson, George Downing, Mike Doyle, Jackie Eberle, Charlie Galanto, Ricky Grigg, Jeff Hakman, Billy Hamilton, Fred Hemmings, Barry Kanaiaupuni, Jimmy Lucas, Rusty Miller, Felipe Pomar, Paul Strauch, Jock Sutherland, Mike Turkington, Bruce Valluzzi, Butch Van Artsdalen and Nat Young. The Duke Invitational meant just that. 24 of the best big wave surfers of the day were summoned by Duke Kahanamoku, The Father of Modern Day Surfing, to the North Shore of Oahu. There they competed in the only big wave riding competition of the time. Traditionally this competition was held at Sunset Beach but could be moved to Waimea or other spots where the conditions were better. The surfers would wait on hand (often for days) until the judges decided that the surf was large enough (ideally twenty foot plus) for the competition to commence. Professional framed in black wood frame. Frame measures: 34 inches high x 29 inches wide x 1 inch deep. Poster measures: 33.5 inches high x 22.5 inches wide. This poster compliments the Original Duke Invitational Surfing Championships Hawaii Competitors Shirt and Duke Kahanamoku Surfboard listed separately. Reflections are in glass from photo-lights. Duke Invitational Surfing Championships Hawaii Poster, Original Vintage 1968. Duke Kahanamoku was an iconic Olympic champion swimmer, Ambassador of Aloha, Sheriff of Honolulu and widely recognized as the Father of Modern Day surfing. He was an accomplished Waterman, a credit to the State of Hawaii and to the United States of America. Surfing Cowboys® is recognized as the go-to source for California Culture Collectibles and the foremost purveyors of vintage surf, and the decor to accompany it, on the West Coast. We curate and consult on acquisitions of all sizes; from a single vintage board to a whole quiver. Please do not hesitate to consult us if you have additional questions about an item you see listed or are searching for another. This item is available for viewing and pick-up at our brick n'mortar location. DECORATORS: The color, the history, the condition, the rarity and the provenance of this item will make it an asset to any surf installation.

Creator:
Duke Kahanamoku (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Paper,Wood
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1968
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU92195723303