Diasporic individuals often experience barriers to connecting with their culture; studying and engaging in cultural practices while far away from ancestral lands can be challenging. ‘Onipa’a (steadfast/determined) provides a word of comfort during these times.

Hat is made from two wauke trees in the traditional Hawaiian way, kī cordage, cotton thread and fabric lining, porcelain, wire, and archival ink. Dimensions: 11” x 9” x 8”