Hawaiian artifacts

Warrior's helmet by Patrick Horimoto ca. 1998. A work from the collections of the de Young and Legion of Honor museums of San Francisco, CA.

poi pounders

State Kahiko Musical Instrument: Pahu

KOHALA — To Ski Kwiatkowski, petroglyphs, tattoos and carvings all have one thing in common.

Hawaiian poi pounders

hālu’a: 1. stripe, ripple; ridged seamed, streaked, wrinkled. ‘ālu’a. 2. Pattern on the surface of a tapa beater or tapa. This term may follow types of beaters, as ko’eau hā…

Take a tour of the idyllic sites across the many islands where native Hawaiians have longstanding spiritual connections

There are many Hawaiian Artifacts made from stone, wood, shell and fibrous materials. The Hawaiians were very adaptive of their surroundings. Finding no clay or metal, the ancient Hawaiian made due with the products of their environment. You'll find so many awesome coconut collectibles as you shop and they make a great souvenir! #coconutcollectibles #visithawaii @yourmauiescape

Hawaiian Wahine Bracelet Weapon ( Garotte ) : British Museum

1 Large wooden idol of ohia wood, long buried in a fish pond 2 A wooden image of Kalaipahoa, the poison god 3 Hawaiian fish baskets and traps. 4 Canoe paddle 5 Small kahili 6 Slop bowl ornamented with human teeth 7 Stone lamps 8 Feather cape (ahuula) 9 Tapa beater 10 Poi pounders 11 Pandanus baskets 12 Finger bowls 13 Spittoons 14 Umekes or bowls 15 Hanai poepoe 16 Carved dish for baked pig 17 Gourd hula drums 18 Fans 19 Coconut wood hula drums 20 Uliuli hula/rattles 21 Mortar and pestle