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Kālai Kiʻi (Carving Sacred Images) - ʻIke Hana Noʻeau Series

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Description

Join James Kanani Kaulukukui Jr. as he shares his ʻike (knowledge) of carving kiʻi, sacred wooden images. He guides us through the intricate process of shaping kiʻi to carving each detail with intention and respect. He explains the role in spirituality, protection, and history.

E hui pū me James Kanani Kaulukukui Jr. i kāna haʻi ʻana i kona ʻike ma ke kālai ʻana o ke kiʻi, he mau kiʻi kumu lāʻau hōʻihi. Alakaʻi ʻo ia iā kākou i ke kaʻina hana kikoʻī me ka manaʻo hoʻokō a me ka hōʻihi. Hoʻākāka ʻo ia i ke

Duration

5 minutes, 14 seconds

Credit

NPS Video

Date Created

03/17/2025

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