carved Hawaiin drums

In the Nov/Dec 04 issue 0f Hawaii Magzine, on pg 56 to 61 is a article on Pahu . The photographs of the art work in these drums is amazing. The types of the drums and their use, the naming of them, it amazed me. Now does anyone know a any web site on carving these Pahu, I have apiece of a palm trunk that would make anice Paha Hula. Doc Tiki

[ Edited by: doctiki on 2004-10-27 17:07 ]

Hey Doc, I don't know of a website but if you're interested theres a book. "How To Make Hawaiin Musical Instruments" (isbn 1-56647-564-3). Has quite a few different instruments and shows how to carve and skin the Pahu Hula. Hope this helps.

On 2004-10-27 14:25, doctiki wrote: Now does anyone know a any web site on carving these Pahu,

Aloha.
No there is not. And there will not be.
that's just the way it is.

MrkCat, I have seen a web site that sells that book, thanks.

lanikai, You are right. I found that I can not in good faith make a Pahu hula, as a carver I can do it. But as man , no. I'll use the palm trunk for something else, and leave the Pahu to someone else

Doc Tiki