Honu Head Painting by Kameron Haynie
Item Number: 212
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is the only indigenous reptile found in Hawaii, but for Hawaiians, the Honu is a symbol of good luck in the form of a guardian spirit, or Amakua. The Honu pattern is depicted in ancient petroglyphs as well as in modern graphic form.
Seen here as interpreted by 5th grade artist and Ho`ala student Kameron Haynie
Donated by
Kameron Haynie