More than 20 years ago, in advance of the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai’s grand opening, we had a clear aim: to provide guests with the unique visual flavor of the Hawaiian Islands through authentic artifacts and artworks. So our art-acquisition team, fueled by the original vision of art adviser Julie Cline, went to work, scouring the archipelago for ancient-to-mid-20th-century treasures that reflect the region’s rich culture and aesthetic sensibilities.