Name/Title
Maui Island SculptureEntry/Object ID
MK_0342Description
This contemporary abstract wood sculpture is by Maui master carver Sam Ka‘ai, a respected artist deeply rooted in Hawaiian tradition.
Ka‘ai is known for carving the kiʻi—images of Hawaiian gods—on the Hōkūle‘a, the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe that famously sailed from Hawai‘i to Tahiti in 1976 using only celestial navigation, replicating the journeys of the original Polynesians.
The untitled piece, carved in intricate organic spirals, invites viewers to experience serenity and reflect on Hawai‘i’s deep and flowing cultural history.
This treasured piece has been in the Mauna Kea's collection since 1965, when Laurance Rockefeller developed the hotel.Made/Created
Place
State/Province
Hawai'iCountry
U.S.A.Continent
North AmericaLocation
Area
5th Floor AtriumFloor
5th FloorBuilding
Main TowerRoom
2nd Floor Art Storage RoomFloor
2nd FloorBuilding
Beach WingRoom
Kamani RoomBuilding
HBR Main TowerFloor
1st FloorBuilding
Beach Wing