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White & Violet Ku’i ‘ai

Posted on 03.24.16 under glass, Ku'i 'ai, poi pounders

Or poi pounders.
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The one on the left is 3lb 5oz. It will be an anniversary present for a lucky wife in Pearl City!

The one on the right is 4lb 8oz. It has a nice balance and weight for some serious pounding!

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When a friend passes…

Posted on 03.20.16 under Uncategorized

Too soon, too young.

Yammie had a stroke and died a day or so after her 57th birthday. She led a full life. She participated in the Paris-Dakar race for 4 years in the 80s where she met her husband and the father of their two daughters. Junko encouraged and and advised her on her creative project that addressed environmental concerns, Yappoo! We had exhibitions of that artwork at our galleries in 2004 and 2007.

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Yumi Matsutoya, a major Japanese recording artist, was a close from friend from the Paris-Dakar races. She sang two songs at Yammie’s Celebration of Life.

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Yammie’s daughters, Hana on the left, and Saki on the right. Saki studied star navigation in Hawaii and has sailed on the Hōkūleʻa, a traditional Hawaiian sailing vessel.

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Junko with Uchian, known for his long-distance kayaking.

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Uchian and Yammie somewhere on the way at Paris-Dakar.

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Yappoo!

No Brainer

Posted on 03.03.16 under Uncategorized

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The Democrats are reveling in the disarray of the GOP. Do they not realize that they are just a step behind?

Fulfilling Lono’s vision

Posted on 02.28.16 under glass, poi pounders

Lono Logan has commissioned a glass poi pounder.

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He has just gotten the piece of land behind him to cultivate taro, so when that is ready to pound, he will have his hands full!

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First attempt. This one is over 7lbs which would be quite a workout if you were to use this for more than ten minutes.

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This is the 2nd attempt.

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It has great balance and I believe it would be a workhorse ku’i ai.

I made two more today and will have to wait until next week to check them out.

recording Ke Aloha/Nani

Posted on 02.25.16 under Ahumanu, hula, Napualikolokelani

There will be three soloists from Napualikolokelani entering Ho’onanea Hula Competition in Tokyo.

Ahumanu laid down tracks for one of the songs for the soloists at Anekona Studio.

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The band rehearses harmonies. Junko is a quiet photobomb.

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Bassist, Joni

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Reiko sings low harmonies

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Polishing harmonies.

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