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Koʻi (Stone Adze)

Two Hawaiian stone adzes, or koʻi, with long wood handles sit on a large flat pōhaku (rock).

Koʻi (Stone Adze) Demonstration. Used in everyday life, the koʻi was the most important tool for kānaka (native people of Hawaiʻi). Koʻi are used to carve canoes from trees, hollow out bowls, notch pots for homes and for carving kiʻi (statues). Stone workers were skilled crafters and highly valued in their community. Join Tom Pico as he shares his knowledge of this nearly forgotten craft. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing ‘Ike Hana Noʻeau (Experience the Skillful Work) Hawaiian cultural programs, and co-sponsored by Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association and the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free, but park entrance fees apply. When: Wednesday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: ʻŌhiʻa Wing (across Crater Rim Drive from Kīlauea Visitor Center)

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Code: HAVO

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii County, Hawaii
Latitude: 19.3775997161865, Longitude: -155.602996826172

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