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Tolowa Woodworks

Locally sourced

The materials

Every piece starts with the right wood — sourced from Tolowa Dee-ni' homelands in Northern California.

Old-Growth Redwood

Warm red-brown, tight grain, naturally rot-resistant

Old-Growth Redwood

Prized for its rich color, natural resistance to decay, and centuries of growth. Ron sources salvaged old-growth redwood from Northern California — no living trees are harvested.

Port Orford Cedar

Pale gold, aromatic, lightweight, exceptionally durable

Port Orford Cedar

A rare Pacific Northwest species with a distinctive fragrance and fine, even grain. Ideal for caskets and keepsake pieces.

Myrtlewood

Golden to dark brown, swirling grain, takes a beautiful polish

Myrtlewood

Found only in Southern Oregon and Northern California, myrtlewood has stunning figure and color variation. Every piece is unique.

Western Red Cedar

Reddish-brown, straight grain, naturally insect-resistant

Western Red Cedar

Lightweight and naturally aromatic, red cedar has been used by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest for millennia.

Sustainably Sourced

Ron sources his wood from Northern California — salvaged old-growth, fallen trees, and sustainably managed forests. No living old-growth trees are harvested for his work.

Northern California · No living old-growth harvested

Begin here

Every piece begins
with a conversation.

Whether it's a casket for a loved one, a table for your family, or a carved keepsake — Ron is here to listen and create something meaningful.

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation · Willow Creek, CA · (541) 661-4889