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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Kupuna Melia, the Hula Dancer

 

Kupuna Melia (Plumeria), the Hula Dancer

Birth Date: Pepeluali 20, 2021 (02/20/21)

Aloha Mai

I come with love.

Melia connects our hearts and actions with Aloha.

Focus on your higher purpose, choose wisely and you will grow, 

flourish and blossom in unlimited possibilities!

High up in the Kaiholena Mountains the divine rhythm of Koko’s Ipu echoes the wisdom of the ancestors.

Kupuna Melia gracefully dances the Hula honoring the Akuas (divine spirits) of the forest.
The graceful movements of her hands and body tell stories about the wonders of nature, the creation of the world and the traditions of the Hawaiian people.

Melia's Hula attunes us to spirit and gladdens the heart.

Melia is a Kupuna, one of the older people honored with Aloha as grandparents and ancestors by all. Kupunas are the source of experience, knowledge, guidance, strength and inspiration to the next generations.
They are a blessing being the ones we came from, who have lived before us and who we live for today.

Melia wears a blue Muumuu with a yellow Plumeria flower design. Her white hair bun is adorned with a Plumeria flower, fern and leaf hairpiece.
Melia wears a Kukui nut, conch shell and Maile leaf lei around her neck. Maile is the lei of eternal love. Kukui represents inner light and spirit revealing itself.

Melia 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.
Melia 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 toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair. Do not brush the hair!

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

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

Melia is ready to be your new friend and dance her way into your heart.

Melia’s Mana attunes us to the spirit of Aloha.

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Makuahine and Kaikamahine

 

Mother and Daughter Pa’u Hula Dancers

Kahiwa (Chosen One) and Ho’onui (Rising Moon)

Birth Date: Pepeluali 2, 2021 (02/02/21)

Kea He Makani O Aloha.

The gentle wafting breeze of love.

Kahiwa and Ho’onui beckon you to allow the spirit of Aloha to shine from your Soul!

The sacred drumming of the Ipu Heke (gourd drum) echoes across the 'Aina (land) as Kahiwa and her daughter Ho’onui dance, drum and chant with the Akuas (spirits) of the Island.

With honesty, kindness, humbleness and in harmony with their true selves, Kahiwa and Ho’onui truly live in the spirit of Aloha.
The graceful movements of their hands and bodies tell stories about the wonders of nature, the creation of the world and the traditions of the Hawaiian people.
The Menehune Ohana (family) watches in awe as the harmony of Ipu Heke, Hula and chant attunes them to spirit and gladdens their heart.

As mother and daughter, Kahiwa and Ho’onui share a deep bond of love and unity.

Kahiwa is her Ho’onui’s Kumu Hula (Hula Teacher). She taught her the powerful chants and movements of the Hula.

Kahiwa sewed Ho’onui's and her own matching Pa’u Hula skirts and tops out of a purple fabric with green flowers and a green underskirt.

Kahiwa wove her Mana (spiritual energy) and Aloha into Ho’onui’s and her own sweet smelling Puakenikeni flower Haku (head lei), necklace, wrist and ankle leis.

Hawaiian gourds grow on a vine. Kahiwa picked the most beautiful one for Ho’onui's Ipu and picked another one for herself. Then she cleaned and polished them. Kahiwa blessed the Ipus with Hawaiian salt and special prayers. The gourds are sacred now. Ho’onui’s Ipu was created for her and only she is allowed to touch it. The Ipu is Ho’onui’s most treasured possession.
All these precious things were Kahiwa’s gifts of Aloha (Love) to her beloved Kaikamahine (daughter).

Kahiwa is a 10” tall cloth doll and Ho’onui is 7” tall. They were individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii. The bodies are made out of doll skin, stuffed with high quality poly fill and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouths are intricately embroidered onto the faces. All accessories were individually hand crafted.

Kahiwa and Ho’onui are not dress up dolls. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto them. Except for the skirts which can be removed. 

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!

Kahiwa and Ho’onui are a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls and comes with a booklet and certificate of authenticity. They are collector’s items bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.

Every bit of Kahiwa and Ho’onui has been lovingly handcrafted to create new friends who will last a lifetime.

Kahiwa and Ho’onui are is ready to be your new friends 

and dance their way into your heart.

Kahiwa and Ho’onui reflect the spirit of kindness and humbleness.

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