Pahu Pounders Feathered Cloaks and Capes ‘Ukulele Lei Niho Palaoa Micronesian Storyboards Shark Tooth Weapons Surfboards Twined Baskets Fishhooks ‘Umeke Quilts Ipu Pawehe Kapa Hand Kahili Woven Hats

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