This konane board was handcrafted by Sean Chun, a renowned Hawaiian cultural practitioner who uses traditional Hawaiian practices to help others heal mind, body and spirit.

Sean Chun is the island coordinator of Kauai Kupuna Council of Traditional Healers, the cultural resource coordinator of Ho’ola Lahui Hawai’i, and coordinator of Pihana Ka ‘Ikena, perpetuating the Hawaiian culture.

This is an article by Coco Zickos in The Midweek Magazine (December 3, 2014) about Sean’s mission to share his knowledge with others.

 https://midweekkauai.com/kauai-coverstory/sharing-culture/

The walnut konane board measures 11” x 11” x 2” with 64 lua or pits where the black and white pieces would fit. Instructions are attached to the konane board.

What is Konane?  From The Molokai Dispatch, March 14, 2014

Konane is a traditional, strategic Hawaiian board game.

Described as a test of strategy and intellect, the ancient Hawaiian game of konane, played by ali’i and commoners alike, was considered a favorite pastime to socialize and to even settle disputes, according to Kauai cultural practitioner Sean Chun. Resembling the rules of checkers, it was said a konane tournament could last days and was a regular feature in every household. Today, konane is played mostly during the Makahiki games held every winter.

Personally, I’ve played and it’s lasted hours,” said Chun. “It’s all I fun and games and it’s a mental challenge… It’s not about how many ‘ilis you have in possession, it’s about who can make the last move.”