Wednesday, January 26, 2011

More on Herb Kane's Pu'ukohola

Continuing with the art of Herb Kane. I previously posted on the painting of the Heiau Pu'ukohola here.

This depicts a ceremony happening at the Pu'ukohola heiau.



Keoua, paramount chief of the southern provinces of Hawai’i Island, disheartened by the loss of a third of his army in a volcanic explosion, accepted Kamehameha’s invitation to talk peace. But as his canoe fleet arrived below Pu‘ukohola Heiau, tempers flared; someone threw a spear and in the ensuing fight Keoua and the others in his canoe were killed. Their remains were taken to the heiau as offerings to the god of war, Kukailimoku.

This may not be of interest to all; however, to artists...you can appreciate the artwork and time and tediousness of doing a piece such as this. For those who enjoy tales of old Hawaii...interesting.



"Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven." (Matt. 5:16 KJV)

11 comments:

  1. Incredible paintings. A lot of love went into these.

    I'm enjoying the historical glimpses - I know little about Hawaii's history or stories so I'm learning something!

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  2. Deborah...thank you for visiting and your response. Lets me know there is someone out there who enjoys hearing of my culture's history.

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  3. it is interesting. And I can tell a lot of work went into this. great job.

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  4. I've been to Hawaii a few times and have read some of the history. Very interesting post about the culture.

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  5. Gary and Becky Joy thanks so much for visiting my blog. I'm glad you appreciate the great work of Herb Kane.

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  6. Incredible paintings. A lot of love went into these. i like this very much

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  7. Thought I had posted on this earlier.
    A complex and beautiful painting, Lokelani!

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  8. Dean...for sure Herb Kane is an incredible painter. I love his work.

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  9. has anyone here seen the work of manupupule? he is still young but his work is promising, surely he is walking in the footsteps of uncle herb.
    I hear he is working on an olelo no'eau series of paintings.

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  10. Anonymous: Thank for visiting. I've never heard of Manupupule (Crazy Bird?). I would love to see his work. Maybe I can find him by Google.

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