Event

Ulana 'Ie'ie with Uncle Pomai

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Uncle Pomai will be in the Hale wa'a (canoe house) next to station 16.

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Monday

Dates:

March 27, 2023 to December 24, 2029

Time:

8:30 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History

Learn about 'ulana 'ie'ie with Uncle Pomai in the Hale wa'a next to station 16.

Description

Join Uncle Pomai Brown in his sharing of the ancient skill of Ulana 'ie'ie (weaving the roots of climbing screwpine); used to make hina'i (fishtraps), mahiole (helmets), Ki'i akua (god images), and more.  

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Kala Holiday
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Image Gallery

Hawaiian gentleman weaving a ki'i akua (god idol) from 'ie'ie vine (Freycinetia arborea)
Woven baskets and fish traps of different sizes made from 'ie'ie (Freycinetia arborea)
Hawaiian gentleman weaving a ki'i akua (god idol) from 'ie'ie vine (Freycinetia arborea)
Many hours of diligent work and patience went into this piece.
NPS Photo/Holiday
Woven baskets and fish traps of different sizes made from 'ie'ie (Freycinetia arborea)
Ulana 'ie'ie is a timeless skill that allowed our ancestors to make baskets, fish traps, and god idols.
NPS Photo/Holiday
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