78The Hawai‘i Convention Center unveiled two new Hawaiian cultural exhibits on its third floor on Thursday.
The Hawai‘i Convention Center unveiled two new Hawaiian cultural exhibits on its third floor – an extensive Hawaiian featherwork installation available to the public for two years, and a new permanent display exploring The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu. Pictured is an overall view of the Puali'ahu Father Cape Exhibit.
The Hawai‘i Convention Center unveiled two new Hawaiian cultural exhibits on its third floor – an extensive Hawaiian featherwork installation available to the public for two years, and a new permanent display exploring The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu. Pictured is The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu exhibit.
People hold a maile lei at the blessing of The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu exhibit on Thursday.
Hawai‘i Convention Center general manager Teri Orton attended Thursday's blessing.
Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu chants at the blessing of The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu exhibit on Thursday.
People watch and listen as Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu chants at the blessing of The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu exhibit on Thursday.
A blessing was held for The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu on Thursday.
Master featherworker Rick San Nicolas' work will be on display for two years.
Master featherworker Rick San Nicolas' work will be on display for two years.
Pictured is part of the Pauali'ahu Feather Cape Exhibit featuring a cape designed by Rick San Nicolas for Princess Ka'iulani made of peacock feathers.
Pictured is part of the Pauali'ahu Feather Cape Exhibit featuring a replica of a cloak worn by Pi'ilani, an ancient high chief of the Kingdom of Maui made by Rick San Nicolas. Also in this case is the square peg mahiole, feather lei made by Kumu Chinky Mahoe and a portrait of San Nicolas by Kauila Kewelo Barber.
Pictured is a case with a rare collection of ʻahu kaua, or battle capes made by master featherworker by Rick San Nicolas.
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