Akuas of the Ocean

Ahe (Gentle Breeze) and Akela (Graceful)

Birthdate: ‘Apelila 10, 2019 (04/10/19)

Ahe and Akela connect our hearts and actions with Aloha.

Focus on your higher purpose, choose wisely

and you will grow, flourish and blossom in unlimited possibilities!

Sailing their canoe in the gentle breeze of Punalu’u Black Sands Beach, brother and sister Ahe and Akela follow the entrancing sound of Kohola’s (whale’s) song, honoring the Akuas (spirits) of the ocean as they glide through the water.

Ahe’s Pu (Conch Shell) is a gift from the Pacific Ocean. When he blows it, a pure sound echoes across the ocean invoking blessings of divine Mana (spiritual energy). 

The graceful movements of Akela’s Hula accompanied by the rhythm of her Pu’ili sticks attune to spirit and gladden the heart.

The guidance and wisdom of Kohola, the majestic humpback whale protects Ahe and Akela. Kohola is their Aumakua (Guardian Spirit).

 Ahe’s and Akela’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed Akela's skirt and Ahe’s lava lava. She handcrafted Akela’s traditional hula skirt and coconut top. Tutu crocheted little blue shoes for them.

Tutu wove a green feather neck lei for Ahe and wrist leis for both of her grandchildren. The Hulu (feather) represents spiritual strength, unity and love. It is believed to link to the divine. Akela and the sail both wear a sweet smelling Puakenikeni flower Haku (head lei).

Ahe and his Kuku (grandfather) made the canoe together. Walking through the forest they started following the native forest bird who selected the tree they would use to build the canoe. After Ahe and his Kuku finished carving the canoe, they built the sail which has a design of a Humpback Whale.

Kohola on the sail gives Ahe and Akela the greatest comfort. It reminds them that, if they should ever get lost at sea, they can call on their Aumakua, the whale, who always, without fail, will come to guide them safely back to shore.

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

 Ahe and Akela are about 4” 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. Ahe and Akela have little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and a belly button.

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.

Ahe and Akela are one of a kind display dolls handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. They are collector’s items bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii. Ahe and Akela come with their story and a certificate of authenticity.

 Ahe and Akela are ready to be your new friends

and sail their way into your heart.

Ahe and Akela reflect the majestic Mana of Kohola, the Humpback Whale.

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Mana'o, Belief and Essence

Mana’o (Belief),

the Mo’olelo (Story Teller)

Birth Date: ‘Apelila 4, 2019 (04/04/19)

Mana’o, the Mo’olelo uses the power of words

to weave wishes into reality.

High up in the Kaiholena Mountains, Mana’o blows his Pu (conch shell) in the 4 sacred directions, announcing to his Menehune Ohana (family) that he is ready to tell another one of his exciting stories to them. As the powerful sound of Mana’o’s conch shell echoes across the 'Aina (land), the Menehunes come running to the story place in the ferns to hear Mana’o’s new tale.

 Mana’o tells stories about the Menehune Ohana, the Hawaiian animals, the forest, the ocean, and the stars in the Universe. The Menehunes listen to Mana’o’s story in wonder, sometimes laughing, sometimes crying, and always full of excitement.

Mana’o’s stories are wonderful!

Mana’o uses his words to weave the story into being. He knows that words and thoughts have tremendous power to shape reality, changing the past, present, and future.

Mana’o knows how to tell your story too!

He uses the power of words to weave wishes into reality.

Mana’o and his sister Pele worship the Akuas (spirits) of the sacred Ohia Forest.

The conch shell was Kuku’s (grandfather’s) gift of Aloha (love) to his Mo’opuna Kane (grandson). Mana’o always carries his conch shell, even when he goes to sleep. The Pu attracts good luck and the courage to manifest dreams.

Mana’o’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed his lava lava (wraparound) out of turquoise cotton with a Honu (turtle) design.

The Honu is Mana’o’s Aumakua (Guardian Spirit). The Honu’s wisdom embraces Mana’o and guides him on his quest

Tutu lovingly wove Mana’o's green feather neck, wrist and ankle leis to invoke divine blessings.

 Mana’o 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.

Mana’o 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.

Mana’o 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 him has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

 Mana’o is ready to be your new friend

 and weave his way into your heart.

Mana’o conveys the magical power of words.

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