Ulana 'Ie'ie with Uncle Pomai

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Fee:

Free.

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Location:

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

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Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Tuesday

Dates:

July 02, 2024 to July 30, 2024

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.

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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.  

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Kala Holiday
8087472018
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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)

Many hours of diligent work and patience went into this piece.
NPS Photo/Holiday

Ulana 'ie'ie is a timeless skill that allowed our ancestors to make baskets, fish traps, and god idols.
NPS Photo/Holiday