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2. Jewellery in the Pacific - Wikipedia

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   One of the most recognisable pieces of jewellery tied to a culture is the Hawaiian lei. This floral necklace is given out when an outsider arrives, and thus is used widely as a commercial icon for travellers who visit the islands. Special candy leis have also been introduced for children's birthday parties.

3. Puka shell - Wikipedia

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   Puka is the Hawaiian word for "hole" and refers to the naturally occurring hole in the middle of these rounded and worn shell fragments. Numerous inexpensive imitations are now widely sold as puka shell necklaces. The majority of contemporary "puka shell necklaces" are not made from cone shells, but from other shells, or even from plastic.

4. Mahiole - Wikipedia

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   Hawaiian feather helmets, known as mahiole in the Hawaiian language, [2] were worn with feather cloaks (ʻahu ʻula). These were symbols of the highest rank reserved for the men of the aliʻi, [3] the chiefly class of Hawaii. There are examples of this traditional headgear in museums around the world.

5. ʻAhu ʻula - Wikipedia

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   The ʻahu ʻula (feather cape or cloak in the Hawaiian language, literally "red/sacred garment for the upper torso" [1]), [2] and the mahiole (feather helmet) were symbols of the highest rank of the chiefly aliʻi [3] class of ancient Hawaii. There are over 160 examples of this traditional clothing in museums around the world.

6. Culture of the Native Hawaiians - Wikipedia

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   After the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom there were many attempts to extinguish Hawaiian language and culture during the early 20th century. Hula, Hawaiian, paddling, and music were all frowned upon. Hawaiian children were sent to missionary schools where they were taught in English and barred from speaking Hawaiian. English also became ...

7. Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site - Wikipedia

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   Ancient Hawaiian: Visitation: 134,403 (2012) Website: Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site: NRHP reference No. 66000105 [1] Significant dates; Added to NRHP: October 15, 1966 [1] Designated NHL: December 29, 1962