P.I.H.A (Perpetuating Indigenous Hawaiian Arts) began with the gathering of four Native Hawaiian Artists from Keaukaha Hawaiian...
I have been an artist and designer on the Island of Hawai’I for over 30 years ...
“Papa Mu”
known also as the konane (checker board game), is the name of Terri Napeahi's Gallery. The inspiration of this name came from hiking and gathering information about her ancient ancestors in the ruins of Pohue and Kahahakea in Ka’u.
“It was a humbling experience walking the ancient foot-beaten paths on pahoehoe and a'a lava flows. The trails were marked with ancient white coral placed like large bread crumbs throughout the vast black and red hued lava flows. It illuminated at night to show the way for travelers. The lava tubes and caves preserved the ancient remnants from the harsh elements. The papamu was carved out usually on a flat pahoehoe surface sometimes found near sacred and significant places. It was said that it was used for successful strategic planning and decision making. I know that this concept of success is a sure way of creating strategic harmony within ourselves and with others. We need to be positive as opportunities come before us and believe that we can be successful as we strategically plan our future.”
