Brave, bold, fearless warrior is the meaning of Koa,
the wood of kings in ancient Hawaii.
Highly valued for its strength, beauty and medicinal qualities,
it could only be owned by the Ali’i (royalty).
Natives used the magnificent wood to craft sculpted images of gods, build canoes, surfboards, paddles, and spears. The Koa tree is the monarch of the Hawaiian forest and can reach between 80-100 feet in height with a diameter of more than 5 feet. Several canoes could be carved from just one of these massive trees. Hawaiians believed that the brave, warrior-like Mana (spiritual energy) of Koa would be reflected in their canoes and sailors. The Koa voyaging canoes became the Polynesian fleet, which navigated the Pacific a thousand years before Columbus discovered the new world.
Today the enchanted wood of the Koa tree is still highly valued because of its wonderful colors and spectacular grain. It is used to build very expensive furniture, picture frames and many crafts as well as musical instruments.
Today the enchanted wood of the Koa tree is still highly valued because of its wonderful colors and spectacular grain. It is used to build very expensive furniture, picture frames and many crafts as well as musical instruments.
Koa has been a sacred wood for centuries, representing integrity, strength, beauty and protection.
Acacia Koa is the largest endemic tree in Hawaii. It does not exist anywhere else in the world. The Hawaiian Koa forest established itself about one million years before the arrival of man.
Gaining as much as an inch in diameter per year, Koa is the one of the fastest growing trees in Hawaii. Unfortunately, because of logging, clearing highland forests for cattle farming and lack of reforestation, Koa has been depleted and is considered endangered.
The life of many birds and insects as well as a large variety of plants depends on the magnificent Koa tree.
Gaining as much as an inch in diameter per year, Koa is the one of the fastest growing trees in Hawaii. Unfortunately, because of logging, clearing highland forests for cattle farming and lack of reforestation, Koa has been depleted and is considered endangered.
The life of many birds and insects as well as a large variety of plants depends on the magnificent Koa tree.
Koa and Pueo were created in honor of Koa, the Hawaiian King of Trees. 
Koa and Pueo (Strength and Owl)
Birth Date: ‘Apelila 28, 2021 (04-28-21)
Koa and Pueo inspire us to welcome life’s challenges with an open heart
and grow from the valuable lessons they contain.
He embraces the strong, fearless Mana of the magnificent Koa tree.
Koa knows that Pueo carries Mana, supernatural powers. At important times of change, she sends messages to Koa through visions and dreams. Koa always follows Pueo’s guidance, knowing that it will keep him and his Menehune Ohana (family) save from all harm and lead them to happiness and good fortune.
Koa and Pueo walk companionably through the enchanting Koa forest, honoring the trees’ brave, warrior-like Mana (spiritual energy). Together they rejoice in the peace and happiness that surrounds them.
Tutu also sewed Koa’s Malu (wraparound) and hat out of red cotton with a maile leaf design and decorated the hat with 2 Maile leaves. Maile is the plant of eternal love. Tutu crocheted matching green underwear and shoes. All these things were Tutu's gifts of Aloha (love) to her beloved Mo’opuna Kane (grandson).
Pueo is about 1 ½” tall. The body is made out of faux fur with feathers and partially crocheted.
All accessories were individually handcrafted.
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. Don’t brush the hair!
Koa and Pueo are one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls. Every bit of them has been lovingly handcrafted to create new friends who will last a lifetime.
Koa and Pueo are display dolls and collector’s items bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii. They come with their story and a certificate of authenticity.
Koa and Pueo reflect the strong, fearless Mana of the magnificent Hawaiian Koa tree.
They are ready to be your new friends and climb their way into your heart.
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