Kanaloa, Hawaiian God of the Ocean

 

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

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.

Eye of Kanaloa

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

Ka-na-loa means 'grounded'.

Kanaloa reminds us that a solid foundation brings security, strength and healing.

The great Hawaiian healing Ocean God inspired the creation of 10" Art Doll Kanaloa.

Kanaloa (Secure), Hawaiian God of the Ocean

Birth Date: Pepeluali 22, 2021 (02-22-21)

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

Kanaloa watches the waves at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach in awe. The ocean and the beach are where Kanaloa feels at home. After all he is named after the great Hawaiian Healer God of the Ocean.

Kanaloa is filled with Pono (goodness) and possesses the Mana (spiritual energy) of healing.

The He'e (octopus) is Kanaloa’s Aumakua (guardian spirit), whose messages come to him in visions and dreams. Kanaloa always follows He'e’s guidance and advise. He knows that it will lead him and his Ohana (family) to health and happiness.
Kanaloa's Sea Star Pahu (staff) is the shining heart of truth and love. It represents the inner light of spirit shining brightly.

Kanaloa’s Tutu (grandmother) wove her Aloha (love) and Mana into her Mo’opuna Kane’s (grandson) Maile Haku (head lei). Maile is the lei of eternal love. Tutu also sewed his lava lava (wraparound) out of ocean blue cotton. Last Tutu wrapped a sacred sea star amulet around his neck and drew Kanaloa's Aumakua, a red He'e on the lava lava to invoke blessings and protection.
All these precious things were Tutu’s gifts of Aloha (Love) to her beloved Mo’opuna Kane (grandson).

Kanaloa 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.
Kanaloa’s staff can be removed. The rest of his 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!

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

Kanaloa is ready to be your new friend and heal his way into your heart.

Kanaloa channels the Mana of healing.

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