You really have to be well versed in the protocol to collect pōhaku. It’s true that “in pōhaku there IS life” & that life doesn’t appreciate being taken from their home and forced into a different life… & they WILL make their displeasure known to you. You do NOT just take pōhaku, especially if you aren’t kanaka maoli.
Thank you for sharing the art and knowledge. Beautiful work. :)
Nothing is more magical then the link between a true artist and his work. Thank you for letting us meet both!
You really have to be well versed in the protocol to collect pōhaku. It’s true that “in pōhaku there IS life” & that life doesn’t appreciate being taken from their home and forced into a different life… & they WILL make their displeasure known to you.
You do NOT just take pōhaku, especially if you aren’t kanaka maoli.
Does he have any apprentices? I read he's the last Hawaiian stone carver so please tell me he's teaching at least one other person