Hawaiian Ipu Heke Dance Implement Size:Extra Large extra materials in shoulder straps

extra materials in shoulder straps

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It's durability and practical uses have dated back to even before the use of western nails

which is smaller

Hawaiian Ipu Heke Dance Implement Size:Extra Large extra materials in shoulder strapsOne of the most important instruments in Hawaiian Hula. It is used to create the rhythm of the chant and dancers of the hula. The Ipu Heke is made of two gourds glued together. The heke (top gourd), which is smaller, is cut and fitted into a larger gourd that creates a whole container shaped like a figure 8. A collar of tapa or rope is fastened in between to make handling easier. While sitting, usually on knees, the kumu (teacher) or musician holds