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)
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11 comments:

  1. Deborah Younglao, Silk PainterJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    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. Lokelani ForrestJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    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. Gary KeimigJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:25 PM

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

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  4. Becky JoyJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    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. Lokelani ForrestJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    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. sim only plansFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:20 AM

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

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  7. Crazy Life of a Writing MomFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    How beautiful!

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  8. Dean H.February 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM

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

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  9. Lokelani ForrestFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:24 AM

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

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  10. AnonymousJune 5, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    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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  11. Lokelani ForrestJune 5, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    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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