Post #210289 by kaha kii on Wed, Jan 25, 2006 2:36 PM

Aloha Bruddah Josh!
Well, there are a few books I could point you to to learn more about Hawaiian makau and archaeological history. One is from a volume of books called Arts & crafts of Hawaii, by Peter Buck (volume 7, fishing). Get the complete set because these books are a great source of history and info on kahiko Hawaiian kine arts & crafts, including weaponry, music, food etc.

Another is the great book called "Feathered gods & Fishhooks" by Patrick Vinton Kirch,An introduction to Hawaiian archaeology and prehistory. Both of these books can be found by going to http://www.nativebookshawaii.com or at the Bishop Museum bookstore at http://www.bishopmuseum.org

Some of the best resources I have are in books that are currently out of print like "Pacific Island records, fishhooks" from the british museum in London last printed in 1928! But, the most valuable information Ive ever received was by studying at the Hana cultural center and the Bishop Museum as well as learning from the local Kupuna and the ohana back in Hawaii, especially what hooks were used for different types of fish & fishing techniques...

Hope this helps you brah and mahalo for the kind words!

Malama Pono!