Description
The carved carrying pole, or 'auamo ki'i, was often used to help lighten the load. This artwork titled "Hoa Hana" depicts the importance of the ʻauamo to its owner. It includes a cultural explanation in the hawaiian and english languages. The custom frame is handmade with koa wood. The 'auamo is handcarved in 'ohi'a wood. The artwork is a high-end quality giclee print of the original acrylic painting on canvas. The 'auamo is placed before a velvet background and left open for viewers to touch.