Saturday, March 16, 2024

Queen Liliuokalani the Fire from Heaven

 


Queen Liliuokalani, the Fire from Heaven


The Story of the First and Last Queen Regent of Hawaii


Queen Liliuokalani’s Manao (motto) was:

"E ʻonipa'a i ka 'imi na'auao" (Be steadfast in the seeking of knowledge).

 As the last reigning queen of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Queen Liliuokalani was born Lydia Kamakaeha on September 2, 1838 to a high chief and chieftess. When she became queen at the age of 60, she took on the name Liliuokalani.

As was common among Hawaiian royalty, Liliuokalani was adopted at birth by Abner Paki and his wife, Laura Konia. She received an education at the Chief’s Children’s School where she learned to speak English fluently, and traveled Europe and America. This exposure to western art and culture influenced much of the more than 160 songs that she composed in her lifetime, many of which are still frequently played throughout the islands today.

Queen Liliʻuokalani is remembered for her many musical compositions, including the famous song Aloha ‘Oe (Farewell to Thee). Many of these were written during her imprisonment after she abdicated her throne, and they express a deep love of her land and people. Her compositions were compiled into The Queen’s Songbook in 1999.

 "To compose was as natural to me as to breathe; and this gift of nature, never having been suffered to fall into disuse, remains a source of the greatest consolation to this day."



 Ke Aloha O Ka Haku, the Queen’s Prayer

`O kou aloha no

Aia i ka lani

A `o Kou `oia `i`o

He he molelo ho`i

 

Ko`u noho mihi `ana

A pa`ahao `ia

`O `oe ku`u lama

Kou nani ko`u ko`o

 

Mai nana `ino`ino

Na hewa o kanaka

Aka e huikala

A ma`ema`e nô

 

No laila e ka Haku

Ma lalo o kou `eheu

Ko makou maluhia

A mau loa aku no

`Amene

 

Your loving mercy

Is as high as Heaven

And your truth

So perfect

 

I live in sorrow

Imprisoned

You are my light

Your glory, my support

 

Behold not with malevolence

The sins of man

But forgive

And cleanse

 

And so, o Lord

Protect us beneath your wings

And let peace be our portion

Now and forever more, Amen

Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen Liliuokalani Washington, D.C. Feb. 9, 1898 tells the story of her life, the overthrow of the monarchy, her attempts to reclaim it, and Hawaii during that time. It remains a key work in Hawaiian history. "I was a studious girl; and the acquisition of knowledge has been a passion with me during my whole life."

In 1862 Liliuokalani married John Owen Dominis, who in time became the governor of Oahu and Maui.

As the elder sister to King David Kalakaua, Liliuokalani became the queen of the Kingdom of Hawaii upon the King’s death in 1891.

A Fight for Hawaii’s Freedom

One of Queen Liliuokalani’s main goals was to reestablish the power and sovereignty of the monarchy that her brother had to give up.

When Liliuokalani inherited the throne, she took repealed the Bayonet Constitution, which deprived the authority of the Hawaiian monarchy and gave power to foreigners. She drafted a new constitution which would restore the power to Hawaii.

"Never cease to act because you fear you may fail."

In January 1895 Liliuokalani was arrested following the failed Counter-Revolution in Hawaii. At her trial Liliuokalani denied any knowledge of the revolution but was found guilty and sentenced to five years of hard labor in prison and a fine. That sentence was later commuted to imprisonment to an upstairs bedroom of Iolani Palace. Iolani Palace stands to this day as the only royal residence on American soil.

In 1896, Liliuokalani was granted a full pardon by the now annexed Republic of Hawaii. She resumed her attempts at appealing annexation and traveled to the United States many times in the process. Despite her efforts, Hawaii became a Territory of the United States in 1898 and in one last push in 1910 Liliuokalani unsuccessfully sued the United States government for the loss of the Hawaiian crown land.

On January 16, 1893, United States troops invaded the Hawaiian Kingdom without just cause, which led to a conditional surrender by the Hawaiian Kingdom’s executive monarch, Her Majesty Queen Lili‘uokalani, the following day. Liliʻuokalani believed in peaceful resistance. She did not want the blood of Hawaiian people to be shed.

"It was the intention of the officers of the government to humiliate me by imprisoning me, but my spirit rose above that. I was a martyr to the cause of my people, and was proud of it."

Her conditional surrender read:

“I, Liliuokalani, by the grace of God and under the constitution of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen, do hereby solemnly protest against any and all acts done against myself and the constitutional Government of the Hawaiian Kingdom by certain persons claiming to have established a provisional government of and for this Kingdom….”

"Love of country is deep-seated in the breast of every Hawaiian, whatever his station. The cause of Hawaiian independence is larger and dearer than the life of any man connected with it."

"I have pursued the path of peace and diplomatic discussion, and not that of internal strife."

The last queen of Hawaii lived in Washington Palace until her death in 1917 as a private citizen.

Liliuokalani still remains an icon and much beloved by the Hawaiian people. She was the first activist for Hawaiian culture and sovereignty, a movement that still exists to this day. Her legacy also lives on in the Queen Liliuokalani Trust Fund, which works to serve the children of Hawaii.

“Aloha 'Oe, Farewell to Thee . . . 

One fond embrace before I now depart. Until we meet again."

"All things in this world are two: in heaven there is but One.


Hawaiian Art doll Liliuokalani was created in honor of Queen Liliuokalani, the Fire from Heaven.




 


Friday, March 8, 2024

Hawaiian Goddess and God of the Ocean, Namaka and Kanaloa

Namaka and Kanaloa, Hawaiian Goddess and God of the Ocean

Kanaloa offers a solid foundation of security, strength and health.

Kanaloa channels the Mana of healing.


Namaka's spirit lives within the water and the sacred creatures of the sea.

She is filled with Pono (goodness) and possesses the Mana of healing.

With her arms stretched to the sky, Namaka is standing on the shore of Punaluu Black Sands Beach honoring the Mana (spiritual energy) of the ocean.

Namaka, the Goddess of the Sea rules over the cool, majestic waves of the ocean.

Namaka’s sister Pele, the Volcano Goddess gives birth to new rock formations and land with her hot lava and flaming spirit. Namaka cools the lava with her healing waters allowing it to become newly birthed lands.

In Hawaiian mythology Kanaloa is the god of the ocean and the ocean winds. He is one of the four major gods of Hawaii: Kane, Kanaloa, Ku and Lono. Kanaloa was strongly connected with Kane, the creator of all life. When the people in old Hawaiians built a canoe they would invoke Kane's blessing for the building and Kanaloa's for its sailing.

On their journeys together Kanaloa and Kane would share the sacred drink of 'Awa (drink of the gods). Striking the ground with their staffs they caused hidden springs of fresh water to burst forth.

Ki'is (statues) show Kanaloa wearing a headdress that touches the ground connecting the conscious and unconscious mind, integrating the upper and lower selves.

Statues of Kanaloa feature him with round eyes, unlike those of any other representations of the gods. According to a Kauai tradition, if you could look into the eye of Kanaloa you would see the symbol of Pono (goodness) and be healed. Kanaloa is a healer god. One of his Kinolaus (forms) is the He'e (octopus), which was believed to make sickness flee.

Ka-na-loa means 'grounded'. Kanaloa reminds us 

that a solid foundation brings security, strength and healing.

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

Ku’ula, the Fish God of Hawaii

Ku’ula, the Fish God of Hawaii


‘Ama’ama by Sam Alama
He aloha ē ka iʻa lā
ʻAi a ka ʻamaʻama
ʻAi a ka iʻa lā
ʻAi a ka lāwalu
ʻAi a ka hoʻomoemoe

I love fish
To eat mullet
To eat fish
To eat it broiled in ti leaves
Eat, then sleep

Sam Alama’s song ‘Ama‘Ama” sings praises of Hawaii’s tasty fish. 

Hawaii’s aquaculture is most important as fish has always been the main source of protein.

The greatest fisher of ancient times was Ku'ula-kai who was deified as the fishing god.
It was said, Ku’ula-kai was possessed by Ku, the Hawaiian God of war, politics, farming and fishing. Ku'ula-kai had great Mana (spiritual power) over the fish. This power allowed him to direct, control and influence all of the fish of the sea whenever he pleased. His Mana Kupua (supernatural power) empowered him to attract and multiply fish.
When he was in human form, he was devoted to catching fish for his Ohana (family). His big canoe was always filled it to the top.

Ku‘ula lived with his wife Hina and their son ‘Ai‘ai in Hana on the island of Maui. There he created the first fish pond in Hawaii where he kept all kinds of fish.
Ku‘ula honored the Akuas (gods) by offering his first fish to a small Ko’a (fishing shrine). He always caught all the fish he needed and shared his catch with everybody in the village.

To this day, locals honor Ku’ula’s teachings by preserving old and creating new fishing ponds. The concept of conserving and sharing the fish we catch enables the sustainability in our communities.

Hawaiian Art Doll Kaimana (Ocean Power) was created in honor of Ku’ula, the Fish God.

Kaimana (Ocean Power), the Fisher Boy

Birth Date: Kekemapa 1, 2023 (12-1-23)


Kaimana teaches us to see with the heart and act with compassion.

He aloha ē ka iʻa lā
ʻAi a ka ʻamaʻama
ʻAi a ka iʻa lā

I love fish
To eat mullet
To eat fish

Kaimana, the Fisher Boy, honors Ku’ula the Hawaiian Fish God.

Carrying his scoop net to the gentle waters in the bays of Punalu’u Black Sands Beach, Kaimana gets ready to catch dinner for his Ohana (family) and himself. First, he says a prayer of heartfelt thanks for nature’s abundant offerings. He then humbly asks permission for just enough fish to come to his net so that he can feed himself and his Ohana.

Kaimana has a balanced, harmonious relationship with nature. He knows that if he takes only what he needs, it will always be given freely. Kaimana never forgets to honor the Akuas (gods) by offering his first fish to the Ko’a (fishing shrine). Resting on a big piece of coral, Kaimana gratefully admires his abundant catch of the day.

Kaimana 's Mana (spiritual energy) radiates Aloha.

Kaimana is most generous. Nothing makes him happier than sharing the fish he caught with his Ohana and the people in the village, so that everybody can have an abundant, delicious dinner. Seeing their joy and appreciation is the greatest gift to him.

Kaimana knows that the more he gives, the more he will receive.

Kaimana’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed his blue Malu (wraparound) with a Honu (turtle) design and crocheted his brown tabi shoes. Tutu crafted a conch and cowrie shell lei for Kaimana. In Hawaii the Pu (Conch Shell) is believed to invoke blessings of divine Mana and provide protection from all harm.

Kaimana 's Kuku (grandfather) crafted and blessed his yellow scoop net which always catches just enough fish for the Ohana’s dinner.

All these things were Kuku's and Tutu’s sacred gifts of Aloha (Love) to their beloved Mo’opuna Kane (grandson).

Kaimana is a 10” tall cloth doll. He was individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii.
The body is made out of doll skin, stuffed with high quality poly fill and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face giving the doll a unique personality. All accessories were individually hand crafted.
Kaimana is not dress up dolls. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto him.

Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair. Do not brush the hair!

Kaimana is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll and comes with a booklet and certificate of authenticity. He is a display doll and collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.
Every bit of Kaimana has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.


Kaimana is ready to be your new friend and fish his way into your heart.

Kaimana conveys a balanced, harmonious relationship with nature.


Saturday, November 11, 2023

Mele Kalikimaka from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

 


Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus

Birthdate: Nowemapa 11, 2023 (11-11-23)


Mele Kalikimaka! (Merry Christmas!)

May all that is meaningful, beautiful and joyful be yours throughout

this holiday season and the new year!

 

Hawaiian Santa is a sight to see as he comes surfing into Waikiki.

Hawaiian Santa wears a great big hat and climbs the window into your grass shack

He dances the hula around the Christmas tree bringing 

lots of presents for you and for me.

Hawaiian Santa goes around the isle and dances the hula with a great big smile

He waves Aloha with a Christmas cheer

Mele Kalikimaka and Happy New Year!

 

This year Kanakaloka (Santa Claus) and Mrs. Claus came to Hawaii for the Holidays. Together they spread the magical spirit of Christmas over the Islands. 

There are no limits to their Mana of Aloha.



Kanakaloka pulls his surfboard loaded with Makanas (gifts) of Aloha for all: a sacred Ipu (gourd) with Holly Berries, a Pu (conch shell), a traditional secret Ho'okupu (present) wrapped in Ti leaves, Mai'as (bananas) and Kahikis (pineapples).

Mrs. Claus just finished helping the elves bake Christmas cookies. Now it's time to relax. She took her basket, lined it with a handmade quilt and some Holly Berries, walked down to the beach and started collecting some of the most beautiful seashells. 


Kanakaloka wears a blue Aloha shirt with a surfboard design, red shorts and a Santa hat. 


Mrs. Claus wears a traditional Muumuu with a Poinsettia design, a straw hat with a green feather lei, green crocheted shoes and a shell lei. And of course, she's wearing her glasses. 

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are 10” tall cloth dolls who were individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii. Their bodies are made out of doll skin and stuffed with high quality poly fill. The bodies are wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. All accessories are individually hand crafted. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are not dress up dolls. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto them, except for the surfboard which can be removed.


Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft dry toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair. Do not brush the hair!

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are original designs and come with a booklet and a certificate of authenticity.

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls. They are display dolls and collector’s items bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii. Every bit of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus has been lovingly handcrafted to create new friends who will last a lifetime. 


Kanakaloka and Mrs. Claus wish you a season filled with light and laughter.

They are ready to be your new friends and bless 

your home with the Aloha spirit of Hawaii.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Ka'iulani, the Highest Point of Heaven


Ka’iulani, the Highest Point of Heaven

Princess Ka’iulani was the niece of Hawaii's last Queen Lili’uokalani and the final heir to the Hawaiian throne.
Also fondly called “Hawaii’s Island Rose”, Ka’iulani means the Highest Point of Heaven in the Hawaiian language.

Throughout her short life (1875-1899) Princess Ka’iulani fought with the strength and compassion of Aloha for the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Hoping to inspire support for the restoration of the kingdom, Kaʻiulani spoke to the people. Here is one of her statements, which was published in newspapers across the nation:

“Unbidden, I stand upon your shores today where I thought so soon to receive a royal welcome on my way to my own kingdom. I come unattended, except by the loving hearts that have come with me over the wintry seas. I hear that commissioners from my land have been for many days asking this great nation to take away my little vineyard. They speak no word to me, and leave me to find out as I can from the rumors of the air that they would leave me without a home, or a name, or a nation…

Today, I, a poor, weak girl, with not one of my people near me, and all these Hawaiian statesmen against me, have strength to stand up for the rights of my people. Even now I can hear their wail in my heart and it gives me strength and courage and I am strong, strong in the faith of God, strong in the knowledge that I am right, strong in the strength of 70,000,000 people who in this free land will hear my cry, and will refuse to let their flag cause dishonor to mine.”

Although Kaʻiulani was admired and respected by many of the American people, her pleas could not right the injustices that had occurred. Princess Kaʻiulani and Queen Liliʻuokalani boycotted the 1898 ceremony for the annexation of Hawaiʻi, and continued their work to ensure the rights of the Hawaiian people under the U.S. government.

Princess Ka’iulani had a gift for influencing public opinions and using her personal experience to change the hearts of people who were in power and had the ability to make decisions.

Hawaii’s Island Rose inspired the creation of Ka’iulani, the Guardian Angel.

Ka’iulani graciously crowns any Christmas tree with her enchanting grace. She also can be placed as a centerpiece and embrace your home with the Aloha spirit of Hawaii all year long. Ka’iulani is a wonderful gift to people close to you or to yourself at any time of the year.


Ka’iulani, the Highest Point of Heaven
Birthdate: ʻAukake 25, 2023 (08/25/23)

Welcome Ka’iulani as your Guardian Angel!
She is devoted to protecting and guiding you on your life’s journey.

The sacred sound of the Pu (conch shell) echoes across the ‘Aina (land) calling Ka’iulani (the Highest Point of Heaven) to earth. Ka’iulani’s home is Lanikeha, the high sky.

Named after Hawaii’s last Crown Princess, Ka’iulani carries a candle in her sacred Pu (conch shell), which invokes blessings of the divine. The heavenly light of Ka’iulani’s candle illuminates the paths of the Menehune’s lives on earth.

The Menehunes know Ka’iulani always watches over them enlightening their lives with her angelic presence. Hearing the divine sound of the Pu in the distance, the Menehunes sense that Ka’iulani is near. Sometimes she allows them a glance at the heavenly glow of her candle or a glimpse of her angelic white feather wings passing by to remind them how brightly the Aloha spirit is shining from their own souls.

All they have to do is call and Ka’iulani appears offering her wisdom and guidance.

Ka’iulani wears a red dress with a big Bird of Paradise flower. The dress is cone shaped to crown the top of a Christmas tree. Her fragrant Pikake Haku (head lei), wrist and ankle leis represent spiritual strength, unity and love.
The angel wings are crafted out of real white feathers.


Ka’iulani is a 10” tall cloth doll who was individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii. Her body is made out of doll skin and stuffed with high quality poly fill. The body is wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. All accessories were individually hand crafted.


Ka’iulani is not a dress up doll. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto her. 
Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft dry toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair.

Ka’iulani is an original design and comes with a booklet and a certificate of authenticity. She is a collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii. Ka’iulani is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll. Every bit of her has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.


Ka’iulani is ready to be your new friend and shine her way into your heart.

May Ka’iulani’s Mana (spiritual energy) embrace your home with 
the Aloha spirit of Hawaii!



Friday, August 18, 2023

Angel of Aloha

 

Melialani, the Guardian Angel
Birthdate: ‘Aukake 14, 2023 (08/14/23)


Welcome Melialani as your Guardian Angel!
She is devoted to protecting and guiding you on your life’s journey.

Melialani means Heavenly Plumeria in the Hawaiian language.

Melialani moves in harmony with the Mana (spiritual energy) of the Universe.
Her clearness of vision empowers, enchants and manifests energy.


The sacred rhythm of the Ipu (gourd) echoes across the ‘Aina (land) calling Melialani, the Guardian Angel to earth. Melialani’s home is Lanikeha, the high sky.

The heavenly light of Melialani’s candle illuminates the paths of the Menehune’s lives on earth.

The Menehunes know Melialani always watches over them enlightening their lives with her angelic presence. Hearing the divine drumming of the Ipu in the distance, the Menehunes sense that Melialani is near. Sometimes she allows them a glance at the heavenly glow of her candle or a glimpse of her angelic white feather wings passing by to remind them how brightly the Aloha spirit is shining from their own souls.

All they have to do is call and Melialani appears offering her wisdom and guidance.


Melialani wears a yellow dress with a Plumeria flower design, matching panties and yellow crocheted shoes. Melialani’s Hulu (feather) headpiece and shell necklace represent spiritual strength, unity and love.
The angel wings are crafted out of real white feathers.



Melialani is a 4” tall cloth doll fitting in the palm of your hand. She was individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii. Her body is made out of doll skin and stuffed with high quality poly fill. The body is wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. All accessories were individually hand crafted.



Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft dry toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair. Do not brush the hair!



Melialani is not a dress up doll. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto her.



Melialani is an original design and comes with a booklet and a certificate of authenticity.
She is a collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.

Melialani is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll. Every bit of her has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.



Melialani is ready to be your Guardian Angel and shine her way into your heart.

May Melialani’s Mana embrace your home with the Aloha spirit of Hawaii!



Friday, July 21, 2023

King Kamehameha the Great

 


King Kamehameha the Great
1850 – 1819

Kalani Paiʻea Wohi o Kaleikini Kealiʻikui Kamehameha o ʻIolani i Kaiwikapu kauʻi 

Ka Liholiho Kūnuiākea

 Aloha Mai, Aloha Aku—Love received, love returned


I MUA KAMEHAMEHA

I mua, i mua e na Kamehamameha

I Eola na Mamo Hawaii

Lokahi, Kupa’a, a me ke Aloha

O ka’u makia, pa’a ia.

E ala e Hawaii nui o Keawe

E ‘oni e Maui a Kama

Kiko’o e Moloka’i nui a Hina

Ko Lani’ua hiki mai nei.



Go forth, go forth all ye of Kamehameha

Long live the descendants of Hawaii

Unity, loyalty and love

Are our steadfast ideals

Arise, great Hawaii island of Chief Keawe

Appear Maui, island of Chief Kama

Extend great Moloka’i of the Goddess Hina

Your royalty has arrived

According to legend Hawaiian Kahunas (priests) prophesized that a light in the sky with feathers like a bird would signal the birth of a great chief who would unify the Hawaiian Islands. It is believed that King Kamehameha was born in 1758, the year Halley’s comet passed over Hawaii. His birth name was Paiʻea (Hard-Shelled Crab). The current Ali’i (royalty) did not like the idea of losing power. That was why Pai’ea was hidden from warring clans in secluded Waipiʻo Valley after birth. Later he was renamed Kamehameha (The Lonely One) and trained as a warrior.

His legendary strength was proven when he overturned the 3.5 ton Naha Stone in Hilo on the Big Island. Legend said that whoever had the Mana (divine power) to move the Naha Stone would unify and rule the Hawaiian Islands.


 

Today, the Naha Stone is located in front of the Hilo Public Library.

Destined for greatness from birth, King Kamehameha was known as a great warrior, diplomat and leader.

King Kamehameha had visions and the ability to achieve his many goals with a focus on infrastructure and raising funds for weapons and canoes to empower his forces. Even his marriages to about 30 wives, were strategic moves to create alliances and increase his

As a ruler he often needed to conquer or be conquered which led to fierce battles. This was not always his goal. Peaceful agreements were his preference. In 1790 the fortress-like Puʻukoholā Heiau was built on the Island of Hawaii. It prophesied King Kamehameha’s conquest of the islands. In 1810, after acquiring the island of Kauai in a peaceful agreement, that prophecy was finally fulfilled.

With strategies and timing and after many years of conflict, King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom on June 11th, 1810. This significant event also prevented the Islands from being torn apart by competing western interests.

Up to this day June 11th is known and honored as King Kamehameha Day in Hawaii. It is a celebration of togetherness for the entire nation where different cultures come together and recognize each other.

Four statues stand on the Hawaiian Islands in honor of King Kamehameha’s memory. Every June 11th they are ceremoniously draped with flower leis to celebrate Hawaii’s greatest king.

Hilo was King Kamehameha’s first seat of government.


At fourteen feet the tallest of the four statues is located at Wailoa State Park on the Big Island of Hawaii. 

King Kamehameha died in May of 1819. Nobody knows for sure where his resting grounds are. A Hawaiian proverb says ‘The morning star alone knows where Kamehameha’s bones are guarded’.

According to legend, King Kamehameha I may be buried at the royal palace of Moku’ula in Maui in the grotto of a half-dragon, half-woman named Kihawahine. Others believe his remains are in a cave in Maui’s Iao Valley, where many great Hawaiian chiefs are buried.

Chosen from birth to lead his people, King Kamehameha I was truly a great king, ruler above all others, strategist and philosopher. 

King Kamehameha inspired unity, loyalty and love in all.


King Kamehameha I inspired the creation of Hawaiian Art Doll Kamehameha.


Kamehameha (the Lonely One)

Inspired by King Kamehameha the Great

Birth Date: Lulai 21, 2023 (07-21-23)


 In the spirit of King Kamehameha the Great, Kamehameha inspires unity, loyalty and love.

A light in the sky with feathers like a bird signals the birth of a great chief!

Aloha mai, aloha aku—Love received, love returned


Named after King Kamehameha the Great, Kamehameha stands proud and tall holding his Ihe (spear). He is the leader of his people, being incredibly strong and always protecting and guiding all with his divine Mana (spiritual energy).

Kamehameha invokes the protection of the spirits. 

In the spirit of the great King, Kamehameha always guides his people to peaceful agreements, promoting unity, loyalty and love. The people are overjoyed and often honor and thank him by wrapping fragrant flower and Maile leis around his neck.

They even wrote a song in his praise:

I mua, i mua e na Kamehamameha

I Eola na Mamo Hawaii

Lokahi, Kupa’a, a me ke Aloha

O ka’u makia, pa’a ia.

 

Go forth, go forth all ye of Kamehameha

Long live the descendants of Hawaii

Unity, loyalty and love

Are our steadfast ideals

 

Kamehameha wears the red and yellow colors of the Ali’i (royalty) on his cape, helmet, Malo (loincloth), belt and shoulder strap. The clasp of his cape is the tooth of a Hawaiian Ahi (tuna) fish. The collar is made out of hair. He has tattoos around his ankles, left arm and on his chest.


Kamehameha is a 10” tall cloth doll who was individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii. His body is made out of doll skin and stuffed with high quality poly fill. The body is wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. All accessories were individually hand crafted.

Kamehameha is not a dress up doll. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto him.


Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair. Do not brush the hair!

Kamehameha is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll and comes with a booklet and certificate of authenticity. He is a collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.

Every bit of Kamehameha has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.


Kamehameha is ready to be your new friend and protect you with all his heart.

Aloha Mai, Aloha Aku—Love received, love returned 

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