Tying Together No. 476

This 6×6 inch Pot of Gold beach painting is a part of my daily painting “alla prima” project.

Ka’ōhao is the actual name of the area between Kailua Beach and Waimanalo Beach. It is commonly, but incorrectly, called “Lanikai”.

Ka’ōhao means “the tying” and takes its name from the tying of two women by Hāuna, kahu to high chief Lonoikamakahiki of Hawai‘i Island, after the women were beaten at a game of kōnane. The women were led to Hāuna’s canoes, released, and — against all expectation — rewarded with the feather wealth that the wa‘a contained. That place was named Ka’ōhao in commemoration of the incident.

This story about the meaning of the name Ka’ōhao was sourced from an article written by Lynn Cook for Hawaii.com.

This is an original 6×6 inch acrylic painting on a cradled birch plywood panel and is signed and numbered on the back. Painting is on a 3/4″ (2 cm) traditional panel which can be hung just as it is with it’s simple wood edge or it can also be framed for a more finished look. I offer 6×6 float frames in maple as an add on for an additional $49. Your painting will be mounted in the frame before shipping. Add on frame options are listed in the painting and daily special section.

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