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An art conserver in Newport Beach has restored an oil painting on a surfboard once owned by the father of modern surfing, Duke Kahanamoku.

The 11-foot-6 redwood and balsa wood board features a picture of a Hawaiian tribal chief, an image that is a ubiquitous presence on the island state. In this particular painting, the chief is   …  Pictures & Details

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