Moa Pahe'e (Dart Sliding)
Item Number: 227
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $400
Online Close: Dec 13, 2020 5:00 PM HST
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
Try Moa Pahe' e, or dart sliding, which requires strength and skill. Players attempt to slip these torpedo-shaped darks along the groung through stakes, which are roughly 50 feet aways and place only a few inceds wider than the darts apart.
Ancient Hawaiians enjoyed a wide variety of games that showcased the mental and physical strength of the contestants. Moa Pahe'e is one of the more popular and well-known games. It is still played at events around Hawaii today, especially during the Makahiki season.
Special Instructions
Please note: PICK UP OR SHIP. The winning bidder will be responsible for additional shipping and handling fees and Hawaii State tax (4.166%). We try our best to ship items as economically as possible. Most are shipped flat rate but larger or unusually shaped items may need to be shipped priority. Winning bidder is also responsible for postal insurance if the item's value is over $500.
As with all auctions, item is sold "as is" with no refunds available.
The winning bidder will be notified via email Monday (Dec. 14) and asked for his or her preference of receiving the awarded item (pickup or ship).
Items won during Kona Historical Society's 2020 Online Auction are available for pickup from the Society's Kalukalu Headquarters in Kealakekua for 90 days from close of auction. If items are not picked up by close of business on the 90th day (March 13, 2021), items are forfeit! No refunds will be granted for forfeit items.
Due to the pandemic, all arrangements to pick up items must be made in advance with Kona Historical Society and the winning bidder must follow all safety precautions, including wearing a face mask and maintaining a distance of 6 feet or more away from Society staff.