Pana O'ahu by Joe Singer
The sixty ""heiau"" photographed and described in this text are all located on on O'ahu, the island that has experienced by far the most development over the last 200 years. The images provide a compelling argument for the preservation of Hawaiian sacred places. The modest sites of the small fishing, agricultural, craft and family shrines are given particular attention because they are often difficult to recognize and prone to vandalism and neglect. Also included are the portraits of 28 Hawaiians who shared their knowledge with archaeologist J. Gilbert McAllister during his survey of O'ahu in the 1930s. The introductory text provides important contextual information about the definition and function of ""heiau"", the history of the abolition of traditional Hawaiian religion, preservation issues and guidelines for visiting ""heiau"".
Joe Singer is a well-known illustrator.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780824818289 |
| ISBN 10 | 0824818288 |
| Title | Pana O'ahu |
| Author | Joe Singer |
| Series | Latitude 20 Book |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | University of Hawai'i Press |
| Year published | 1999-06-30 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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