Pele, Hawaiian Volcano Goddess and her Po'ikis

Recently one of my customers asked me if I could make a male partner for Alohi, an Aloha Doll Ornament she had previously purchased from me.

I created Koko (Hawaiian Blood) and put him next to the new Pele doll, which I had also just completed. Instantly I thought: "This is too precious! They cannot be separated!"

So I made another little male doll, identical to Koko but with a different facial expression. I named him Piko (Crown) and put him next to Pele and Koko, and had the same thought again: " This is too precious! They cannot be separated!"

That is how Koko and Piko became Pele's Po'ikis (little brothers).

The creation of Pele and her Po'ikis was a delightfully intuitive experience.

Pele, Hawaiian Volcano Goddess

and her Po'ikis (Little Brothers)

Koko and Piko

Birth Date: Lulai 24, 2015 (07/24/15)

Ma’ema’e ke ‘ala e holo ala

E ala mai, E naue mai, E noke mai e

Clear the path to move on

Awake, Move, Persevere

Pele's and her Po'iki's presence inspires us to awake, move forward and persevere, to live in faith with intention, determination and courage.

With boundless energy Koko (Hawaiian Blood) and Piko (Crown) race down the hill as fast as they can go. All the while laughing, playing, chanting and drumming their Ipus (gourds), the Po'ikis (little brothers) can't wait to announce the arrival of their big sister Pele to the Menehune Ohana (family).

Excited by all the commotion, the Menehunes hurry to welcome and embrace their beloved little Ma Hoes (twins). Koko and Piko are just delightful. They chatter happily about Pele's coming and all the magnificent stories she will tell.

Aloha e Pele! (Greetings, Pele!)

The Menehunes clap their hands, jumping up and down with excitement as soon as Pele emerges from the sacred Ohia forest with her abundant black hair cascading down her back like the lava flow on the mountain slope.

Pele always brings the most fascinating news about the flaming spirit of Hawaii’s Volcano Goddess hurling fiery ribbons of lava down the mountain slopes, giving birth to new rock formations and land.

As a gift and blessing Pele offers you a flame of Kilauea Volcano in a black lava bowl. The flame embodies the light of spirit, knowledge and life. 

Pele offers her strength and passion to remind us that life’s fiery eruptions and emotional upheavals often clear the path for positive transformations.

Gifted with a passionate spirit, little Menehune girl Pele was named after Hawaii’s Fire Goddess.

Koko means 'blood' in Hawaii and represents the Aka (umbilical) cord that connects us to the Wao Akua (realm of the Gods), Aumakuas (ancestral spirits) and the ‘Aina (land).

In Hawaii the essence of the center of knowledge and wisdom are Pikos (crowns or summits). Piko is named after the crown piko which is soft when we are born and connects us with Aumakua (ancestral spirits). 

Pele’s, Koko's and Piko's Tutu (grandmother) wove her Mana (spiritual energy) and Aloha (love) into Pele's red feather Haku (head lei) and wrist leis and the green feather Hakus and ankle leis for the twins. In Hawaii the Hulu (feather) represents spiritual strength, unity and love. It is believed to link to the divine.

Hawaiian gourds grow on a vine. Tutu picked the most beautiful of the Ipus for Koko and Piko. She cleaned, polished and decorated them with crystals. They became the boy's most treasured possession.

Koko's and Piko's Aumakua (Guardian Spirit) is the Honu (Turtle). The Hawaiian Honu represents long life, safety, peace, and good luck.  Tutu lovingly draped 2 sacred Honu amulets around the twin's necks.

All these things were Tutu's gifts of Aloha (Love) for her beloved Mo’opunas (grandchildren).

Pele is about 4” tall.

Koko and Piko are about 3" tall fitting in the palm of your hand. 

The bodies are made out of stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. Pele, Koko and Piko have tiny little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and a belly button. All accessories were individually handcrafted.

There is nothing Koko and Piko enjoy more than spending time with their big Tita (sister). Pele adores her Po'ikis. Laughing and playing together, she holds Koko's hand as the three of them walk companionably through the sacred Ohia Forest. They chant to the divine beat of the Ipus to honor the Akuas (spirits) of the forest.

Pele, Piko and Koko are one of a kind collectible display dolls handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. They come with their story and a certificate of authenticity.

Pele, Koko and Piko bless you with the Aloha Spirit.

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Haumea, the Great Hawaiian Earth Goddess

“O Haumea nui aiwaiwa.” 

Great Haumea was mysterious. 

Haumea is regarded as the mother of the Hawaiian people. She is said to be the first who walked the sacred Hawaiian Islands giving birth to many children, including Pele, the famous Hawaiian Volcano Goddess.
Haumea is the Hawaiian Earth Goddess of fertility and birth. She is a calm, gentle, loving, and nurturing Goddess. She enhances our awareness that humans originated from the earth and are inseparably connected to her. Haumea is the bringer of fruition and sustenance. She provides unlimited abundance.

“He lau kinoo ia wahine o Haumea” 

This woman Haumea had many forms. 

Haumea was believed to have the power to change her form and her appearance from a young woman to an old woman. In Hawaiian chants she is called “Haumea of mysterious forms, of eightfold form, of four hundred thousand forms”.

The 'Ulu (breadfruit tree) was sacred to Haumea. She would embody herself at will into an 'Ulu tree which provided a never ending abundance of breadfruit for the Hawaiian people.

“Komo I ka ‘ulu, he ‘ulu ia.” 

Entering a growing tree, she became a breadfruit tree. 

As the Goddess of birth and fertility, Haumea became the Hawaiian people’s divine midwife. She would appear at birth to offer comfort and natural home remedies, ensuring an easy painless labor for the mother.

One of the Hawaiian legends tells the story of Muleiula who is having a difficult birth.
As the women prepare for a caesarian, Haumea appears and says:” In our land babies are born naturally. Give the mother the Kani ka wi blossom of the Ka lau o ke kahuli tree.” After the girl ate some of the blossom her child was born easily and naturally.

Mother Earth provides insights, strength, clarity and wisdom. In our connection with her we find an unlimited source of support and nourishment. Haumea inspires us to restore our connection to Mother Earth, to honor her and be forever grateful for life's unlimited sustenance and abundance. 

Ola Ka 'Aina.

The land lives.

Menehune girl Haumea was created in the spirit of the great Hawaiian Earth Goddess.

Haumea, Hawaiian Earth Goddess

Birthdate: Lulai 4, 2015 (07/04/15)

Allow the gentle pull of Haumea's Mana to guide you to your place of power!

Like the Hawaiian Earth Goddess she is named after, Haumea is blessed with a loving, nurturing, gentle heart. With her unconditional Aloha spirit she nurtures and helps all who are in need.

Haumea is resting under her sacred ‘Ulu (breadfruit) Tree, which provides a never ending abundance of nourishments, strength and endurance.

In the morning Haumea calls her Menehune Ohana (family) to breakfast. After picking a big breadfruit from the tree she cuts it into thin slices which she fries like pancakes. It tastes so good! The Menehunes are having a feast.

Haumea’s Tutu (grandmother) wove her Mana (spiritual energy) and Aloha (love) into the green feather Haku (head lei) and wrist leis. In Hawaii the Hulu (feather) represents spiritual strength, unity and love. It is believed to link to the divine.

Tutu also sewed Haumea’s yellow drewss. She crocheted yellow panties and matching shoes. She adorned the shoes and top of the dress with yellow crystals. All these things were Tutu's gifts of Aloha (Love) for her beloved Mo’opuna Wahine (granddaughter).

Haumea is about 3.5” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. The body is made out of stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. She has tiny little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and a belly button

The ‘Ulu (breadfruit) Tree is handcrafted out of coconut shell, artificial leaves and clay.

All accessories were individually handcrafted.

Haumea loves to dwell in the cool shade of her ‘Ulu Tree rejoicing in the abundance of Mother Earth.

Haumea is a one of a kind collectible display doll handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls.

She comes with her story and a certificate of authenticity.

Haumea inspires us to honor Mother Earth.

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