For Hawaiians, Kalo is not only a source of food, it is also what bonds them to their culture and beliefs about the creation of man. According to the Kumulipo, the creation chant, the union of Wakea and Hoohokulani had a stillborn son and they named him Haloanaka. His lifeless body was buried and from him, sprouted the first Kalo. They then had another son, healthy and strong, who they named Haloa. The younger Haloa would respect and care for his older brother and in return, his older brother would provide him with sustenance and nourishment, and so the kalo grew abundantly throughout Hawaii.

Size: 16"H x 10"D