Hawaiian Ipu Heke Dance Implement tapa A great way to add

A great way to add a touch of the islands to your family Christmas tree

Care should be taken into account depending on location

The young coconut leaves are woven together in a stylish and classic shape with an easy to use handle

Square pieces are approximately 30" high x 13" wide

• Cold wash with like colors and hang dry

Hawaiian Ipu Heke Dance Implement tapa A great way to addOne 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