Nativity Scene in the Shade of the Banana Tree

 

One of a Kind Magical Hawaiian Banana Tree Theme Nativity Scene

Ho'ano Ohana - The Holy Family
Malia, Iesu, Iokepa, Pueo, Honu and Pua'a

The Ho’ano Ohana enhances the Christmas spirit with their enchanting grace. They also can be placed as a centerpiece and embrace your home with the Aloha spirit of Hawaii all year long.

Standing in a coconut crèche under the shade of the Banana Tree, Malia (Virgin Mary) lovingly watches over her baby Iesu (Jesus), who is contently nestled in his nut cradle.

Iokepa (Joseph) blows his Pu (conch shell) in the 4 sacred directions to announce the birth of Iesu, the greatest of all blessings.

Iesu, Malia, Iokepa and the coconut crèche are wearing green and yellow halos of the Hawaiian Hulu (feather), which is believed to link to the divine.

Full of ripe bananas, the Banana Tree and its Keiki (child) spreads their Aloha throughout the coconut crèche.

Pua'a, the pig, Honu, the turtle and Pueo, the owl have gathered to adore the sweet baby.

In the Aloha spirit of Hawaii, the dolls, animals, coconut cradle and accessories were intricately handcrafted with the greatest love and respect for this sacred event.

Malia and Iokepa are about 3” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. The bodies are made out of stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. Iesu is about 3/4" tall. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto their faces. Malia, Iokepa and Iesu have tiny little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and belly buttons.

Pueo, Honu and Pua'a are partially crocheted and sewn out of faux fur.

The coconut for the crèche was selected from palm trees at Punalu’u Black Sands Beach. It is hand carved, sanded, polished and fit to a custom pine wood base. The top is adorned with a shining silver sea star.

All dolls, animals and accessories are pinned and or glued to the coconut crèche.

All accessories were individually handcrafted.

Doll care: Gently brush the dolls, their clothing and accessories with a soft dry toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair. Do not brush the hair!

Malia, Iesu, Iokepa, Pueo, Honu and Pua'a are one of a kind collectible display dolls handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls.

Treat yourself to this Holy Ohana and bring 

the Aloha spirit of the Islands to your home!

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The Sounds of Hawaii

Kaui (Youthful), the Ukulele Player

Birthdate: Lune 12, 2021 (06/12/21)

Kaui’s music illuminates life with joy and happiness!

Living Hawaii’s Aloha spirit, Kaui has all the time in the world. He meanders through the beautiful forest in the Kaiholena Mountains cherishing all he sees, hears, and feels. Wonderful and exciting things keep happening. Everywhere he goes he is greeted with kindness and abundance: the sun warms his body, the birds sing their most beautiful songs, flowers open to embrace him with their sweet scent. When he is hungry a big yellow Mai’a (banana) appears on his path. The small mountain stream offers cool, fresh water for him to drink his fill.

The delightful sound of Kaui's Ukulele echoes across the Aina (land) accompanying his songs about the Menehune Ohana (family), Hawaiian animals, the forest, the ocean, and the stars in the Universe.

Kaui reminds us that there is always more than enough time to fulfill all desires.

His cheerful Mana (Spiritual Energy) brightens up the day with love and laughter.

Kaui’s Tutu (grandmother) wove her Mana and Aloha into the Maile lei he wears around his neck and the Lauhala hat. Maile is the lei of eternal love.
Tutu also sewed Kaui‘s Aloha shirt and matching shorts out of blue cotton with a Maile lei and Puakenini flower design.

The Ukulele was Kuku’s (grandfather’s) gift of lasting love and Aloha to his beloved Mo’opuna Kane (grandson). It is Kaui’s most cherished possession. He holds it even when he goes to sleep.

Kaui 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 legs are jointed. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. All accessories are individually hand crafted.
Kaui 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.

Kaui is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls 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.

Kaui reflects the Aloha spirit of Hawaii.

He is ready to be your new friend and sing his way into your heart.

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Visions from the Heart

Nunu, the Fisher Boy

Birth Date: Lune 4, 2021 (06-04-21)

Nunu teaches us to see with the heart and act with compassion.

Little Nunu, the Fisher Boy, is named after the Hawaiian trumpetfish.
Carrying his fishing pole to the gentle waters in the bays of Punalu’u Black Sands Beach, Nunu gets ready to catch dinner for his Menehune Ohana (family) and himself. First he says a prayer of heartfelt thanks for nature’s abundant offerings. He then humbly asks permission for just enough fish to come to his fishing pole so that he can feed himself and his Ohana.

Nunu has a balanced, harmonious relationship with nature. He knows that if he takes only what he needs, it will always be given freely.

Nunu's Mana (spiritual energy) radiates Aloha.

Nunu is the most generous little Menehune. Nothing makes him happier than sharing the fish he caught with his Menehune Ohana, so that everybody can have an abundant, delicious dinner. Seeing their joy and appreciation is the greatest gift to him.

Nunu knows that the more he gives, the more he will receive.

Nunu’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed his blue Malu (wraparound) and matching hat with a butterfly fish design. She crocheted yellow underwear and little shoes. Last Tutu crafted a conch shell lei for Nunu. In Hawaii the Pu (Conch Shell) is believed to invoke blessings of divine Mana and provide protection from all harm.

Nunu's Kuku (grandfather) crafted and blessed his fishing pole which always catches just enough fish for the Ohana’s dinner.
All these things were Kuku's and Tutu’s sacred gifts of Aloha (Love) to their beloved Mo’opuna Kane (grandson).

Nunu is a 4” tall cloth doll fitting in the palm of your hand. He was individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii.

The body is made out of doll skin, stuffed with high quality poly fill and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face giving the doll a unique personality. All accessories were individually hand crafted.

Nunu is not dress up dolls. 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. Do not brush the hair!

Nunu is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll and comes with a booklet and certificate of authenticity. He is a display doll and collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.
Every bit of Nunu has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

Nunu is is ready to be your new friends and fish his way into your heart.

Nunu conveys a balanced, harmonious relationship with nature.

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