Musical instrument used to accompany the Hula dance. Made of a dried squash which is open on the top and hollow. The color is yellowy-beige with some red dye stain discolorations. A 7" long rope is tied through a hole in the neck. The initals K L are…
A & B: 2 musical instruments used to accompany the Hula dance. The bamboo stick has been cut part way down into narrow strips (13" long). Some tips are broken or missing on some strips. 2 pieces of masking tape 3" wide has been applied around the…
A & B: Two musical instruments called Nui in Hawaiian used to accompany the Hula dance. Consists of a half coconut shell the inner surface untreated the outer surface varnished. The shell has been cut in two lengthwise. In the center of the outer…
A & B: Two stones used as musical instruments to accompany the Hula dance. The stones are round and flat painted black and varnished. They are held by the dancer in one hand and struck together to make a rhythmic sound similar to castanets. They are…
A-F: 6 volcanic rocks used for open pit cooking. The porous angular shaped gray rocks are called Imu in Hawaiian. They retain their heat over a long period of time making them appropriate for slow cooking. They are sometimes placed inside a pig to…
