Shaded under the Ohia Tree, Hawaiian Nativity Scene

 

One of a Kind Magical Hawaiian Ohia 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 blooming Hawaiian Ohia 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.

Decorated with Lehua flowers, the Ipu (gourd) spreads its 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.

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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Hula Auana

 

Keanu (Cool Mountain Breeze), the Hula Auana Dancer

Birth Date: Kepakemapa 22, 2020 (09/22/20) 

Keanu’s Hula Auana attunes to spirit and gladdens the heart. 

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 

Like a cool mountain breeze, Keanu joyfully dances the Hula Auana, (modern Hula) accompanied by the rhythm of his Pu’ili sticks . 
His dance tells stories about the Ohana (family), the Hawaiian animals, the forest, the ocean, and the stars in the Universe. Everybody loves to watch. Keanu’s Hula is wonderful!

Keanu’s dance inspires us to awake, move forward and persevere, to live in faith 

with intention, determination and courage. 

Keanu’s Tutu (grandmother) wove her Mana (spiritual energy) and Aloha (love) into his Maile lei. In Hawaii Maile is the lei of eternal love. It is worn in honor of the Hula Goddess Laka.
Tutu also sewed Keanu’s red Aloha shirt and black pants. Last she made his traditional grass skirt. All these precious things were Tutu’s gifts of Aloha (Love) to her beloved Mo’opuna Kane (grandson).

Keanu 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.

Keanu 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.

Keanu is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll. Every bit of him has been lovingly handcrafted, to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

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

Keanu’s dance honors the sacredness of life. 

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

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Pua Melia, the Guardian Angel

 

Pua Melia (Plumeria Flower), the Guardian Angel 

Birthdate: ‘Okakopa 4, 2020 (10-04-20) 

Welcome Pua Melia as your Guardian Angel! 

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

Pua Melia flows as she moves in harmony with 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 Melia, the Guardian Angel to earth. Pua Melia’s home is Lanikeha, the high sky. 

Pua Melia carries a candle in her sacred Pu (conch shell), which invokes blessings of the divine. The heavenly light of Pua Melia’s candle illuminates the paths of the Menehune’s lives on earth.

The Menehunes know Pua Melia 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 Melia 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 Melia appears offering her wisdom and guidance. 

Pua Melia wears a green dress with Plumeria Flowers. Pua Melia’s Kukui Nut neck, wrist and ankle leis represent inner light, hope, renewal and spirit revealing itself. Her Haku (head lei) is woven out of Kukui nuts and Plumeria flowers. The angel wings are crafted out of real white feathers.

 

Pua 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 dry toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair.

Pua Melia is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll. She is a collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii. Every bit of Pua Melia has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.

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

Pua Melia’s Mana (spiritual energy) nourishes and rejuvenates the spirit within. 

Pua Melia can be placed as a centerpiece and embrace your home with the Aloha spirit of Hawaii all year long. She will also graciously crown any Christmas tree with her enchanting grace. 

Pua Melia is a wonderful gift to people close to you or to yourself at any time of the year.

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Opihi, the Power of Thought

 

Opihi 

Birthdate: Kepakemapa 4, 2020 (09/04/2020) 

Follow Opihi and let your thoughts become the seeds of what you wish to harvest! 

Hinuhinu wale i ka lihi o ke kai 

Shining there at the sea's edge 

Me he pai pu`u ala i ho`opuu `ia 

Clustered like little hills 

`O ka `opihi hälala 

The giant Opihi 

Opihi is named after the limpet shells which grow in abundance on the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean and are considered a delicacy in Hawaii.

Opihi can’t wait to pick the delicious shells for his Ohana (family) and himself. But picking Opihi on the cliffs is very dangerous. Opihi’s Kuku (grandfather) promised that he will teach him how to pick them when he is a little bit older.
But today, Opihi found just some beautiful Opihi Shell right at Punalu’u Black Sands Beach. This is his gift for you!

Opihi loves to play. While he patiently fills his net with mussels, he visualizes what it will be like when his Kaukini (cousin) Iniki, comes down to the beach and they start playing together. Opihi imagines how they will swim in the ocean, build castles in the black sand, and play races with the black beach crabs. They will have a blast!
Opihi knows that his thoughts are like seeds which grow into reality.
Sure enough, there comes Iniki and the fun begins!

 

Opihi’s Tutu (grandmother) polished the most beautiful Opihi shell and put it on her Mo'opuna Kane's (grandson's) head to protect him from the blazing sun at the beach. Tutu crafted and blessed his Opihi shell amulet. She also sewed his green Malu (wraparound) with a Hawaiian Honu (turtle) and crocheted little green shoes.
All these things were Tutu's gifts of Aloha to her beloved Mo'opuna Kane.

Opihi is about 4” 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. Opihi has 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.

Opihi is a one of a kind collectible display dolls handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. He comes with his story and a certificate of authenticity.

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

Opihi conveys the power of thoughts. 

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Hula Kai, the Ocean Dancer

 

Hula Kai, the Ocean Dancer 

Birth Date: ‘Aukake 16, 2020 (08/16/20) 

In the spirit of Nai’a, the dolphin, Hula Kai inspires us to be strong, curious, 

and enjoy life to the fullest. 

Floating next to Nai’a on her driftwood through the calm bays of Punaluu Black Sands Beach, Hula Kai dances the Hula. She follows Nai'a’s graceful movements, as they lead her deeply into the peaceful, spiritual realm of the Pacific Ocean. Nai’a, the Hawaiian Dolphin is her Aumakua (ancestral guardian spirit). Dolphins are often called the “Angels of the Sea”.

Surrounded by the joyful Mana and unconditional love of her Aumakua, 

Hula Kai’s dance contains a magic that conveys the spirit of Aloha. 

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

Hula Kai’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed the traditional green and white Pa’u hula skirt with a Puakenikeni lei design, white top and bottoms. Tutu wove her Mana (spiritual energy) and Aloha (love) into Hula Kai's pink and green feather Haku (head lei), wrist and ankle leis.
In Hawaii the Hulu (feather) represents spiritual strength, unity and love. It is believed to link to the divine. All these precious things were Tutu’s gifts of Aloha (Love) to her beloved Mo’opuna Wahine (granddaughter).

 

Hula Kai is about 4” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. The body is made from stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face.

 

Hula Kai has tiny 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 toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair.

Hula Kai is a one of a kind display doll handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. She comes with her story and a certificate of authenticity.

 

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

Hula Kai’s dance reflects the divine Mana of the Hawaiian Dolphin. 

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Molokai and Lanai, Pule O'o and Keahiakawelo

Moloka‘i Pule O‘o

Moloka‘i of the Powerful Prayers honors the spiritual strength of the people.

Molokai is Hawaii’s fifth largest island and often called ‘The Friendly Isle’ because nearly half of the islanders are native Hawaiians who protect the Hawaiian way of life and truly live the Aloha

Lanai, the Pineapple Isle, is the smallest of the six main Hawaiian islands.

Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods) is one of the sacred places to be found on Lanai. 

The indigenous beauty of these islands inspired the creation of Moloka'i and Lanai.

Moloka’i, the Ukulele Player 

Birthdate: Lulai 10, 2020 (07/10/20) 

Moloka’i’s music illuminates life with joy and happiness! 

Living Hawaii’s Aloha spirit, Moloka’i 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 Moloka’i '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.
Moloka’i is named after the friendly Hawaiian Isle, also known as the ‘Land of Abundance’ and ‘Powerful Prayer’.

Moloka’i 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. 

Moloka’i wears a green Lava Lava (wraparound) with a Honu (turtle) design, yellow crocheted underwear and a Maile lei. Maile is the lei of eternal love. A Lauhala hat protects him from the sun.

Moloka’i 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.
Moloka’i 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. 

Moloka’i and Lanai are one of a kind Hawaiian Art Dolls. Every bit of them has been lovingly handcrafted, to create new friends who will last a lifetime.

Moloka’i and Lanai reflect the Aloha spirit of Hawaii. 

They are ready to be your new friends and sing their way into your heart.

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Poli'ahu, Snow Goddess of Mauna Kea

Poli’ahu, Hawaiian Snow Goddess of Mauna Kea 

Birthdate: Lune 12, 2020 (06/12/20) 

Connect with Poli’ahu’s Mana and learn how to be victorious over life’s challenges 

by caressing them with tenderness and stillness. 

Swinging her magical black bamboo Snowflake Ko'o (wand), Poli'ahu happily skips over the hardened lava on the majestic Mauna Kea Volcano. She is enchanted by the beauty of the mountain and eager to share the blessing of her powerful Mana (spiritual energy) with her Ohana (family) and friends.
Poli’ahu is named after the Hawaiian Snow Goddess who resides on the summit of Mauna Kea (White Mountain), the greatest volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. 

Poli’ahu’s name means caress. 

Her serene, gentle Mana is like the caress of a soft, pure, white snow blanket. 

Pueo, the Hawaiian Owl, is Poli’ahu’s Aumakua (ancestral spirit) and her loyal companion. Pueo often reveals her miraculous powers and loving concerns to Poli'ahu. She appears whenever Poli'ahu calls on her, but Pueo also comes on her own at important times of change, when she knows that her advice is needed. Poli'ahu greets her with love and respect. Pueo gently chirps sweet songs and secret messages in Poli’ahu’s ear, guiding her even deeper into her place of inner stillness.

 

Like the Hawaiian Snow Goddess, Poli’ahu is dressed in a light blue dress with white snowflakes symbolizing a mantle of snow on the mountain. She wears white feather leis around her wrists and ankles. Her hair is adorned with a feather lei tiara much like the icicles on the summit of Mauna Kea and a Kupukupu (tree fern) and crystal flower. Hawaiian tree ferns represent spiritual strength, unity and love.

Poli'ahu 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 are individually hand crafted.
Poli’ahu is not a dress up doll. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto her. Except for her staff which can be removed.

 

Pueo is about 1.5” tall. She is partly crocheted and made out of white faux fur and real feathers.
All accessories were individually handcrafted.
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.

Poli’ahu is an original design and comes with a booklet and certificate of authenticity.

Poli’ahu 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.

 

Poli’ahu is ready to be your new friend and caress her way into your heart. 

Poli'ahu and Pueo reflect the majestic Mana of Mauna Kea. 

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