Hawaiian petroglyphs

Hawaiian Petroglyphs

Some of the most spectacular rock art in the United States is found throughout the Hawaiian Islands. This unique and well made rock art is very different than the rock art found on the continental U.S. and yet there are similarities in subject matter that indicates a common oneness between diverse ancient cultures.

Common subjects of Hawaiian petroglyphs are canoes, canoe paddles and sails; stick figure and solid body anthropomorphs, family groups- males, females and smaller images representing children; supernatural images of humans with horns, bird heads or wings; dogs, turtles and and chickens are found, but fish petroglyphs are extremely rare; and cryptic symbols made from curving lines, dots, circles and shapes... all of which are often combined and superimposed on one another.

Hawaiian petroglyphs are carved into pahoehoe lava rock, basalt boulders, cliff faces and sandstones that usually occur in shades of brownish gray and are usually carved deep into the rock. I select rock that is similar in color and carve these images deep into the rock to create the same shadow effect as the originals.

To order call (310) 836-0121 or email daustin@sandcarveddesigns.com

hanger attached	Item: #A780 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 8.3"x11.6" Anthropomorph. This human-like figure is wearing what appears to be a headdress. It may represent a ceremonial figure or a person of authority. The original petroglyph is carves into the rock near Kaupuleho, Hawaii. sold	hanger attached see photograph of actual petroglyph	Item: #A783 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 11.5"x11.2" A sea turtle. This petroglyph turtle is carved into the lava rock near Puako, Hawaii. sold
hanger attached	Item: #A756 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 11.4"x11.2" Two paddlemen. These two paddlemen or paddle dancers are carved in the rock near Paniau, Hawaii. sold	hanger attached	Item: #A754 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 10.0"x11.0" Gourd dancer. This petroglyph image carved into the stone at Puuloa, Hawaii, probably is a depiction of a gourd dancer. sold
hanger attached	Item: #A737 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 9.0"x11.5" Triangular body anthropomorph. This human like figure with stick-like arms and muscular legs is located near Waikota, Hawaii. sold	hanger attached	Item: #A740 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 10.3"x11.3" A canoe with sail. Seafaring activities were of greast importance to the ancient Hawaiians and petroglyphs of canoes and paddlemen are depicted in Hawaiian rock art. sold
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hanger attached	Item: #A659 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 11.6"x5.8" Hawaiian dog. This petroglyph dog found Puako, Hawaii, was probably made in the 1800s. sold	hanger attached	Item: #A316 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 12.5"x4.6" A symbolic image. As did other cultures, the ancient Hawaiians left us enigmatic images that we ponder the meaning of today. This symbolic petroglyph is carved near Puuloa, Hawaii. sold
D ring hanger attached	Item: #A550 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 4.8"x15.7" Men in a column. These five men are part of a long petroglyph depicting many men in a row. The figures are carved into the rock near Puako, Hawaii. sold	1.5" wide oak frame finished in walnut stain>	Item: #229 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 14.0"x14.0" Rainbow man. This human-like figure has what is called a rainbow over his head. The figure may represent a deity ceremonial participant or a person of authority. Carved in quartzite. $80 plus $15 shipping
Shipping is $12.00 each, except for large pieces where an individual shipping cost is shown.
hanger attached	Item: #A636 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 11.6"x11.6" Runner This petroglyph of an ancient Hawaiian runner is found along the Kaeo Trail, Puako, Hawaii. sold	1.5" wide finished oak frame	Item: #360 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 14.0"x14.0" Anthropomorph with muscles. This muscular anthropomorph (human like figure) is found near Puako, Hawaii. $75 plus $15shipping
		suspended on brass pins in a 1.5" wide oak frame	Item: #S075 Culture: Hawaiian Size: 20.0"x13.8" Two Anthropomorphs. These two human like figures are carved into the lava rock near Puako, Hawaii. $165 plus $24 shipping
I can sometimes carve images from pictures you provide.
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