Lamaku, the Torch of Wisdom and Victory

 

Lamaku (Victory), the Torch of Wisdom

Birthdate: Nowemapa 28, 2022 (11/28/22)

Lamaku encourages us to be victorious over all obstacles by approaching them 

with an open heart.

Lamaku’s torch signals joy and victory. Fueled with dried Kukui nuts, enclosed in sacred Ti leaves and tied to a bamboo staff, it represents spirit revealing itself and is a source of inner light.

Lamaku o ka na’auao

The torch of wisdom

Lamaku happily walks through the beautiful Hawaiian Ohia forest, 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.

Lamaku feels the joy of victory over all obstacles and the wisdom of enlightenment.

Lamaku’sTutu (grandmother) crafted his beautiful headdress and adorned the center with a Leho (cowrie shell) and crystal. She draped a sacred necklace made out of Kukui nuts and Lehos around his neck.

Leho shells invoke the protection of the spirits in connection with the strength 

and the power of the ocean.

Tutu made Ti leaf anklets and a Ti leaf skirt for Lamaku.

Ti leaves invoke spiritual protection and healing.

All these precious things were Tutu’s gifts of Aloha to her Mo’opuna Kane (grandson).

Lamaku 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.

Lamaku 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. Do not brush the hair!

Lamaku 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 Lamaku has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

Lamaku is ready to be your new friend and shine his way into your heart.

Follow Lamaku and let your inner light flow through your Pu’uwai (heart)!

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Namaka, the Spirit of Water, Hawaiian Goddess of the Sea

 

Namaka and Pele, Sisters of Water and Fire

Namaka, the Goddess of the Sea rules over the cool, majestic waves of the ocean. Her spirit lives within the water and the sacred creatures of the sea.

Namaka’s sister Pele, the Volcano Goddess gives birth to new rock formations and land with her hot lava and flaming spirit. Namaka cools the lava with her healing waters allowing it to become newly birthed lands.

According to ancient legend, Namaka was married to the mighty sorcerer, Aukelenuiaiku. She was so impressed by his warrior spirit that she taught him her magical powers.
But Aukelenuiaiku was seduced by beautiful sister Pele. He betrayed Namaka by taking Pele as his wife.
Overcome by rage, Namaka sent high tides and floods to destroy Pele’s home. Pele and her family fled, but could not escape her sister’s wrath. Everywhere that Pele opened a crater for her volcanic fire to rest, the smoke would signal Namaka of her whereabouts.
Namaka’s jealousy towards Pele has been said to cause riptides, swells and tsunamis. 
Namaka followed Pele throughout the Hawaiian Island chain, until Pele finally settled in the high mountains of Mauna Loa, which were too high for the ocean’s waves to reach. Pele became more confident and started battles with Namaka.

To this day, Pele’s lava flows thick and hot untill it reaches the cooling waters of the sea — symbolizing the match in strength between the sisters of fire and water.

Pele is mesmerizing with her fiery display of explosive lava and energy, Namaka sends the ocean’s swells to the Hawaiian Islands’ shores. Summer in Hawaii brings waves for the south shore, while winter months guides the surf to the islands’ north

Waves break by her force. Surf generates at her call.

Namaka is often portrayed as the fierce goddess of the sea and feared for her power to create strong tides that destroy land. But she is also to be treated with respect.

Look for the face of Namaka in the ripples of waves lapping against the shore

or in the foamy surf of the sea!

Every wave you see, every sacred creature of the ocean reflects the spirit of Namaka.

Let the healing Mana of Namaka’s waves wash over you!

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Where I live, there are Rainbows

Maile, the Lei of Eternal Love

In Hawaii Maile leis represent the umbilical cord to the spiritual world.

Offering a Maile lei has been and still is of great cultural significance to the Hawaiian people. Weaved into the lei is the Mana (spiritual energy) and spirit of Aloha of the artist. Draping a Maile lei around a person is a significant gesture of love, honor, and respect.
Maile leis are rare and considered the most precious of all leis. The native Hawaiian vine, with shiny fragrant leaves and bark grows in the upland forest. The long lasting lei is made of the stems and leaves in an open ended horse shoe fashion reaching from around the neck to the legs.

“Eia la he 'ala, he' ala anuanu, he ala hu'ihu'i, eia la i ka houpo

Here is a fragrance, a cool fragrance, a chilling fragrance that goes to my heart.”

In old Hawaii Maile was used for peace treaties. Rival chiefs would meet in a heiau (temple) to weave a Maile lei. After completing the lei peace was declared.
Maile is also considered sacred to Laka, the Hawaiian Goddess of Hula. To honor Laka, Maile is offered at her altar during hula dances.
At weddings Maile leis are often used as a symbol of eternal love.

The various significant meanings and uses of the sacred Maile lei inspired the creation of Menehune Baby Maile.

Maile, the Menehune Baby

Birth Date: Nowemapa 3, 2022 (11/03/22)

Maile’s Mana (spiritual energy) helps us to reconnect with our spiritual origin, the eternal presence of love within and all around us.
Maile is named after the traditional Maile Lei which in Hawaii represents the umbilical cord to the spiritual world. Maile is the lei of eternal love.
Maile just left the spiritual world and her memory and connection to her origin are very strong. The deep inner knowing that she is always taken care of fills her with trust and love.
The Menehunes are chanting softly to Maile:

“Eia la he 'ala, he' ala anuanu, he ala hu'ihu'i, eia la i ka houpo

Here is a fragrance, a beautiful fragrance that goes to my heart.”

Maile is an 8 months old Pepe (baby) and the Menehune’s Keiki Punahele (beloved child). Surrounded by her Ohana’s (family’s) Aloha, Maile lies contently in her coconut cradle sucking on her thumb.
The Menehunes rejoice in her sweet innocence. They love her and always watch over her, nurturing her with warm baby milk whenever she is hungry.
Sometimes at night, even Volcano Goddess Pele comes to watch over the precious baby for a while.

Maile invites you to enter her sacred space so that your beauty can unfold 

like the precious leaves of the Maile lei.

Maile’s Tutu (grandmother) wove her Mana and Aloha into the Maile and Puakenikeni flower lei which surround the top of the cradle.

Tutu crocheted white panties for Maile and matching booties which she adorned with 2 tiny green crystals. Last Tutu stuck a green bow with a crystal into Maile’s hair.
All these things were Tutu’s gifts of Aloha for her beloved Mo’opuna (granddaughter).

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

The coconut for Maile’s cradle was selected from palm trees at Punalu’u Black Sands Beach. It is hand carved, sanded, polished, and fit to a custom coconut base. All accessories were individually handcrafted.
Maile 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! 

Maile is a one of a kind display doll handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. She comes with her story, her cradle and a certificate of authenticity. Maile is a collector’s items bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.
Every part of Maile has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

Maile carries the spiritual power of Hawaii.

She is ready to be your new friend and love her way into your heart.

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Awaiting Kalikimaka!

 

Pua Kalikimaka, Angel of Christmas
Birthdate: ‘Okakopa 8, 2022 (10/08/22)

Pua Kalikimaka (Christmas Flower) graciously crowns any Christmas tree with her enchanting grace. She also can be placed as a centerpiece and embrace your home with the Aloha spirit of Hawaii all year long. Pua Kalikimaka is a wonderful gift to people close to you or to yourself at any time of the year.

Welcome Pua Kalikimaka as your Guardian Angel!

She is devoted to protecting and guiding you on your life’s journey.

Pua Kalikimaka means Christmas Flower in the Hawaiian language.

Pua Kalikimaka moves in harmony with the Mana (spiritual energy) of the Universe.

Her clearness of vision empowers, enchants and manifests energy.

The sacred rhythm of the Ipu (gourd) echoes across the ‘Aina (land) calling Pua Kalikimaka, the Angel of Christmas to earth. Pua Kalikimaka’s home is Lanikeha, the high sky.
Pua Kalikimaka carries a candle in her sacred Ipu, which invokes blessings of the divine. The heavenly light of Pua Kalikimaka’s candle illuminates the paths of the Menehune’s lives on earth.
The Menehunes know Pua Kalikimaka always watches over them enlightening their lives with her angelic presence. Hearing the divine drumming of the Ipu in the distance, the Menehunes sense that Pua Kalikimaka is near. Sometimes she allows them a glance at the heavenly glow of her candle or a glimpse of her angelic white feather wings passing by to remind them how brightly the Aloha spirit is shining from their own souls.
All they have to do is call and Pua Kalikimaka appears offering her wisdom and guidance.

Pua Kalikimaka wears a beige dress with a Poinsettia flower design. The dress is cone shaped and enforced with interfacing to crown the top of a Christmas tree.
Her sweet smelling Puakenikeni flower Haku (head lei), neck, wrist and ankle leis represent spiritual strength, unity and love.
The angel wings are crafted out of real white feathers.

Pua Kalikimaka 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.

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. You may gently comb her hair.
Pua Kalikimaka is not a dress up doll. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto her.

Pua Kalikimaka is an original design and comes with a booklet and a certificate of authenticity.
She is a collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.

Pua Kalikimaka is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll. Every bit of her has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

Pua Kalikimaka is ready to be your Guardian Angel and shine her way into your heart.

May Pua Kalikimaka’s Mana embrace your home with the Aloha spirit of Hawaii!

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Maori, Celebrating Culture

 

Māori, Celebrating Culture

For over 1000 years, Māori have been the Tangata Whenua, the indigenous people of New Zealand.

15% of New Zealand’s population are Maori. 

Māori are warriors and a very strongly connected to their spirituality. In spite of having been strongly influenced in the past, the Maori people have kept their culture alive, still speaking the traditional language and performing ancient ceremonies.

Some core concepts of Māori culture are Mana, Tapu and Utu.

Mana is the Māori concept that represents power and prestige. Mana is enhanced through the Maori’s actions and responses to events of life.

Tapu means untouchable. The Polynesian concept of Tapu is the strongest force in Māori life. Tapu rules and prohibitions are sacred spiritual restrictions. A person, object or place that is Tapu may not be touched or, in some cases, not even approached.

Utu is often defined as revenge, but it actually refers to the balance and harmony within society. Utu often was a gift exchange to establish and maintain social bonds and obligations. Up to this day, Utu means that everything has to be put right.

Kapa Haka

Kapa haka, traditional Māori performing arts are a powerful part of the New Zealand culture. Kapa means to form a line. Haka means to dance. Kapa Haka is an emotional and powerful combination of song, dance and chanting. The graceful action songs and ferocious war dances including the demonstration of traditional weapons are a magnificent spectacle.

                                                                 Waiata-ā-ringa

Waiata-ā-ringa are the action songs and dances, where the lyrics are enhanced by hand movements. In a movement called Wiri, the dancers flutter their hands quickly to symbolize shimmering waters, heat waves or a breeze moving the leaves of a tree. Accompanied by a guitar, these dances can be slow, fast, serious, fun or flirtatious.

                                                                        PoiPoi

PoiPoi is a dance in where each performer skillfully twirls one or more poi (ball on a chord) in perfect harmony with the others. Striking the ball on the hand or body adds a percussive rhythm. Poi dancers are usually women dancing with grace, beauty and charm.

                                                                     
The group dance Haka is the ceremonial Māori war dance. Haka represents pride, strength and unity.
Stomping of the feet, protrusion of the tongue and rhythmic body slapping accompany a loud chant incorporating traditional weapons like the Taiaha (spear-like weapons) and Patu (clubs). The lyrics often describe ancestors and events in the tribe's history.

                                                                   
Pūkana (facial expressions) emphasizes the dance and the dancer’s ferocity and passion.
The women open their eyes wide while jutting out their chin. The men stretch out their tongue and bar their teeth. All these expressions show strong and deep-felt emotions.

                                                                       Ta mojo
Māori facial and body tattooing is known as Tā moko.
Tā moko reflects an individual's whakapapa (ancestry) and personal history. Facial tattoos have great significance. With the head being the most sacred part of the body, men received Mataora on their face as a symbol of nobility.

Moko kauae are the tattoos for women which are placed on their lips and chin. A moko kauae represents a woman’s leadership within her community as well as her status, and abilities.
The moko kauae is a physical manifestation of a woman’s true identity. It is believed every Māori woman wears a moko on the inside, close to their heart; when they are ready, the tattoo artist simply brings it out to the surface. The moko is a rite of passage between girl and adulthood.

                                                               Maori Necklaces

Made out of bone, wood or jade, Maori pendants have great spiritual and cultural significance to honor ancestors and mythological beings.

One of them is the Koru which is the unfurling fern frond of New Zealand's silver fern. Most Koru pendants are carved from bone. The spiral shape symbolizes new life, growth, a fresh start and new beginnings. It represents the Mana, spiritual power, positive change and awakening of a person.
Koru's spiral form simulates perpetual movement. The inner curl resembles going back to the origin. It resembles the concept of ever-changing life and also staying the same.

necklaces are often given as a gift for a special occasions like marriages or pregnancies. Koru symbolizes the strength of the bond between people.

The main characteristics of the Maori people are: Dependability, bravery, sensitivity, open-mindedness and humility. The Maori’s values and beliefs are focused on land, water and air which are essential to life and have to be respected, honored and sustained.

The cultural strength and beauty of the Maori people inspired the creation of Hawaiian Art Doll Ana, the Maori Dancer.

                                                Ana (Gracious), the Maori Dancer

                                                     Birth Date: August 21, 2022

                       Ana’s dance reveals the power of positive change and awakening.

Graciously Ana dances and chants the PoiPoi (Maori dance). She flutters her hands to symbolize the shimmering waters and the breeze moving the leaves in the trees. With grace, beauty and charm, she twirls her 2 PoiPois (balls) in perfect harmony with each other.

              Ana has the greatest respect for all of life and always honors it in her dance.

Ana’s moko kauae (chin tattoo) symbolizes her rite of passage between girl and adulthood. Like all Maori women, Ana wears a moko on the inside, close to her heart. When she was ready, the tattoo artist simply brought it out to the surface of her chin.

In honor of her rite of passage, Ana’s grandmother gave her a Koru (spiral) necklace. It symbolizes a fresh start with new beginnings. The necklace represents Ana’s Mana, her spiritual power and awakening.
Grandmother also made Ana’s piupiu (flax skirt) and tāniko bodice with a matching headband. She sewed a red skirt and matching panties to wear under the piupiu.

Ana is a 7” tall cloth doll. 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.
Ana is not dress up dolls. 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!

Ana is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls and comes with a booklet and certificate of authenticity. She is a collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of New Zealand.
Every bit of Ana has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

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

                                  Join Ana in her celebrations of new beginnings!

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Te Fiti and Maui, Empowering Messages of Faith and Courage

 

Maui, the Me’e (Hero)

Birth Date: Lulai 21, 2022 (7-21-22)

Maui no ka ‘oi.

Maui exels.

Maui conveys empowering messages of faith and courage.

Maui’s best friend and greatest teacher is the ocean. As an expert seaman and navigator, Maui's strength is reflected in his shark tooth/shell necklace. With his magical fishhook Maui discovered fire, lassoed the sun, lifted the sky and hauled the Islands up from the sea.

Maui is a true adventurer. Always playful, he loves to take on new challenges and conquer their problems. All his ventures reflect faith, determination and courage.

Maui is a true Me’e (hero) who takes responsibility for his victories as well as his defeats!

Maui is invincible and ready for adventure to preserve the higher good of all.

Te Fiti shines with light and hope. She is the epitome of life and beauty.

Te Fiti was the first entity to appear in the world inhabited only by the ocean. She used her life-giving heart to spread the gift of life across the world, creating multiple islands in Polynesia inhabited by flora, fauna, and humans. Following her vast creation, Te Fiti laid herself to rest and formed her body into an island.

Te Fiti represents creation and life. She is the embodiment of the earth.

Te Fiti values nature and the beauty that comes alongside it. She moves with gentle grace and a tranquil expression matching her radiant features.

Te Fiti is selflessness and purity incarnate.

Though she will not hide her displeasure in those who wrong her, she is forgiving to the ones who are willing to redeem themselves.

Maui wears a leaf skirt and a shell necklace with a shark tooth in the center. His upper arms and ankles are tattooed. 

Maui is a 10” tall cloth doll who was individually handcrafted on the Big Island 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.

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

Maui is a one of a kind display doll handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. He is a collector’s items bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii. Maui comes with his story and a certificate of authenticity.
Every bit of him has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

                     Maui is ready to be your new friend and charm his way into your heart.

Maui inspires us to believe in ourselves and persevere.

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Lilinoe, Goddess of the Mist

 

Lilinoe, Hawaiian Goddess of the Mist

Birthdate: Lune 30, 2022 (06/30/22)

Lilinoe’s mystical mist enables thoughts and insights to grow and blossom.

Lilinoe, Goddess of the Mist is the sister of Poli’ahu, Snow Goddess of Mauna Kea. Lilinoe’s mystical mist, which enshrouds Mauna Kea, is the gentle rain of fertility. It enables thoughts and insights to grow and blossom. It is the warm enveloping caress of Lilinoe letting us know that what we are looking for is almost within our sight. We will soon be leaving the valley of mist and ascending to higher grounds of sunlight and clarity.

Lilinoe’s name means fine mist.

Her mystical Mana is like a warm enveloping caress letting us know that 

what we are looking for is almost within our sight.

Lilinoe is dressed in a light blue cloud dress. She wears a sweet smelling Puakenikeni and Maile Haku (head lei). Maile is the lei of eternal love.

Lilinoe carries her sacred Pu (conch shell), which contains her mystical mist symbolized by a white feather.

Lilinoe is a 7” tall cloth doll. 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.

Lilinoe is not dress up dolls. 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!

Lilinoe is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls 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 Lilinoe has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

Lilinoe is ready to be your new friend and caress her way into your heart.

Lilinoe reflects the sacred mists surrounding Mauna Kea.

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Hunters of Aloha

 

Ikaika (Strength) and Pua’a, the Pig

Hunters of Aloha

Birthdate: Lune 3, 2022 (06/03/22)

Learn to be aware and watchful like Ikaika and Pua’a!

Let their Mana (spiritual energy) of strength, courage and Aloha flow into you.

Ikaika and Pua’a are Hunters of Aloha and guardians. Together they walk fearlessly through the beautiful forest in the Kaiholena Mountains watching for dangers and threats to their beloved Ohana (family).

Ikaika, carrying his Ihe (spear), and Pua’a with his tusks are always ready to protect their loved ones and shield them in a safe cloud of Aloha.

Pua’a is Ikaika’s Aumakua (Guardian Spirit). Ikaika and Pua’a are so closely connected that they have become inseparable friends.
Ikaika and Pua'a honor Kamapua'a, the Hawaiian Pig God, who was the protector of the pigs and cascading waterfalls bestowing abundant growth to the lands of Hawaii.

Ikaika’s Kuku (grandfather) helped him to make his Ihe (spear) out of wood. The top of the Ihe is surrounded by Ti leaves and a yellow feather lei for purification and protection. When the Ihe was finished Ikaika and his Kuku blessed it with a prayer and salt water from the Pacific Ocean.

Ikaika’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed his green lava lava (wraparound) with a Monstera leaf design and crocheted green underwear. The color green is associated with magic, growth and harmony. As an added blessing and for protection Tutu lovingly wove a Maile lei and crafted a tusk amulet and a hair stick for Ikaika. Maile is the lei of eternal love. She stuck a Plumeria flower behind Pua’a’s ear.
All these things were Tutu’s and Kuku's sacred gifts of Aloha to their beloved Mo’opuna Kane (grandson).

Ikaika and Pua’a were individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii.

Ikaika is a 7” tall cloth doll. 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.

Pua’a is about 3” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. The body is made out of black synthetic fur. The tusks are made out of clay.
All accessories were individually hand crafted. 
Ikaika is not dress up dolls. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto him, except for his Ihe 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!

Ikaika and Pua’a are one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls and come with a booklet and certificate of authenticity. They are collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.

Every bit of Ikaika and Pua’a has been lovingly handcrafted to create new friends who will last a lifetime.

Ikaika and Pua’a are ready to be your new friends and hunt their way into your heart.

Ikaika and Pua’a channel strength and courage.

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Dancing with the Kupunas!

 

Kupuna Momi (Pearl), the Ukulele Player

Birth Date: Mei 22, 2022 (05/22/22)

Aloha Mai

I come with love.

 Momi 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 delightful sound of Momi’s Ukulele echoes the wisdom of the ancestors.
Her dear sister Kupuna Malu gracefully dances the Hula to the enchanting music of Momi’s Ukulele. 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.

Together, Kupuna Momi and Kupuna Malu honor the Akuas (divine spirits) of the forest.

Momi 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.

Momi's music illuminates life with joy and happiness.

The sound of her Ukulele attunes us to spirit and gladdens the heart.

Momi wears a red Muumuu with a Bird of Paradise flower.

Her white and gray streaked hair bun is adorned with a Plumeria flower, fern and leaf hairpiece.

Momi wears a Kukui nut, Leho (cowrie) shell and Maile leaf lei around her neck. Maile is the lei of eternal love. Kukui represents inner light and spirit revealing itself. Leho shells invoke the protection of the spirits in connection with the strength and the power of the ocean.

Momi 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.

Momi 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!

Momi 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 Momi has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

Momi is ready to be your new friend and play her way into your heart.

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

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Te Fiti, the Goddess of Life

Te Fiti, the Goddess of Life inspired by the Moana Movie: 

Birth Date: Mei 4, 2022 (05/04/22)

Te Fiti shines with light and hope. She is the epitome of life and beauty.

Te Fiti was the first entity to appear in the world inhabited only by the ocean. She used her life-giving heart to spread the gift of life across the world, creating multiple islands in Polynesia inhabited by flora, fauna, and humans. Following her vast creation, Te Fiti laid herself to rest and formed her body into an island.

 

Te Fiti represents creation and life. She is the embodiment of the earth.

Te Fiti values nature and the beauty that comes alongside it. She moves with gentle grace and a tranquil expression matching her radiant features.

Te Fiti is selflessness and purity incarnate.

Though she will not hide her displeasure in those who wrong her, she is forgiving to the ones who are willing to redeem themselves.

Te Fiti’s body is covered in lush flora and trees; clusters of flowers adorn her grassy hair similar to a headdress. Her entire body appears to be made of the land itself, with a flowing "dress" made of plants and flora.

Te Fiti is a 10” tall cloth doll. She 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.
Te Fiti is not dress up dolls. 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!

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

Te Fiti is ready to be your new friend and grow her way into your heart.

Be inspired by Te Fiti’s loving and forgiving nature!

Te Fiti is available on special order. Contact me at: menehunebabies@gmail.com  

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Hina, Moon Goddess of Hawaii

 

Hina, Moon Goddess of Hawaii

Birthdate: Mei 4, 2022 (05/04/22)

Hina bestows blessings of new growth, intuition and creativity.

The sacred drumming of the Ipu (gourd) echoes across the 'Aina (land) as Hina chants to the Akuas (spirits) of the moon:

Mahina o hoku

Hoʻike aʻe ʻoe

A i kou nani

Full moon of the night

Reveal your

Beauty

Because of her devotion to the moon’s Mana (spiritual energy), Hina was named after the Hawaiian Goddess of the Moon.
Hina blesses her Menehune Ohana (family) with new growth, intuition and creativity by generously sprinkling the seeds of heaven from her cosmic Ipu upon them.
The Menehunes watch in awe as the heavenly seeds attune them to spirit and gladden their heart.
At night, Hina dwells under the night sky. Feeling like a sparkling diamond shining among the stars, she gets lost in the majestic beauty of the moon.
Hina cradles her celestial Ipu, releasing the stars which are the seeds of the heavens.

Join Hina in planting the seeds of heaven to grow dreams and 

communicate visions to the Mana of the Universe.

Reap what you sow and celebrate your crop!

Hina's Tutu (grandmother) wove her Mana and Aloha into her sweet smelling Puakenikeni flower and Maile Haku (head lei) and wrist leis. Maile is the lei of eternal love. It is believed to link to the divine.
Tutu also sewed Hina’s blue moon dress and matching panties.
Hawaiian gourds grow on a vine. Tutu picked the most beautiful of the Ipus for Hina. After she cleaned and polished it, it became Hina’s celestial Ipu.
All these precious things were Tutu's gifts of Aloha for her beloved Mo’opuna Wahine (granddaughter).

Hina is a 10” tall cloth doll. She 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.

Hina is not dress up dolls. 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. You may gently comb her hair!

Hina 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 Hina has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

Hina is ready to be your new friends and sprinkle her way into your heart.

Hina inspires us to feel, play, dance and be.

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