If you missed yesterday’s WW photo, click here.
Whose big toe is it?
It belongs to Kamehameha I
I visited his wooden statue located at Lahaina Center, Hawaiian Village Exhibit.
Lahaina is a town in Maui located on the west side of the island.
Who is Kamehameha I?
He was a warrior who fought victorious battle and become “Lord over the Hawaiian islands.”
Kamehameha I established the Kingdom’s Capital in Lahaina.
He died on May 8, 1819 and his remains were secreted in an area unknown to this day to protect the “life force” (mana) that watches over Hawaii.
This wooden statue of Kamekameha I was carved on site in August – October 1993
by Lou Benatto, Jr, a Master Sculptor.
Kamehameha I wooden statue was done in great detail.
It’s enormous and surprisingly done in only two months.
I’m amazed to see it.
If you plan to visit Maui, make sure to visit the
the Hawaiian Village Exhibit at Lahaina center.
You will also see the huge Hula Girl I featured on my previous WW, click here to check it out.
Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours: Maui HI
Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR
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Wow, that’s a huge statue, Sugar. Thanks fur sharing his story with us. Happy thursday. XOXO
What an interesting statue. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Cindy & Millie
Gorgeous statue. So does anyone living today know where the remains are secreted? Or is that secret lost to time?
He must have been a great warrior. Love this! xo
Hi Sugar…now if we could just get a pic of you posing Marilyn Monroe and Kamekameha at the same time.
What a beautiful piece of sculpture. I will never be able to understand how folks carve wood into something so pretty.
hugs Madi your BFFF
HUGE! VEry cool statue!
you are going to BOL when you hear this. yesterday when you posted the toe and said guess who, i did not even SEE the big toes, i looked at the photo, focused on the PAW toes and comment on that. i just went back to look and felt like an idiot… how can i see the paw and not the toes. this is a really cool statue and i like those extra large feet and toes.
What a GIANT statue. THAT is really interesting. Love learning stuffs like this. THANKS
i was wondering why i don’t recognize that statue but then noticed it wasn’t built till 93….i haven’t been there since the late 80’s…wow! obviously way overdue for a trip!
That is SUPER cool! And yes, he has a huge toe!
Bet we would scream at those big people’s
Benny & Lily
Great photos ~ love the dog and loved Lahaina ~ great place when I visited ~ (A Creative Harbor)
hey Sugar,
Wonderful statue and fascinating history! He looks like he was a very mighty warrior. I would love to learn more about him and the history of the Hawaiian Islands. Thank you for sharing!
Suka
Thanks for sharing more than the toe. The entire statue is amazing.
What an interesting story! Thanks for sharing.
Sam
I think you should work for Hawaii Tourism!! You’ve got some great hidden Maui secrets!!
That is huge!!! And it is a very cool story.
Blessings
Goose
Boy, my hubby and I were just in Maui a few weeks ago and visited Lahaina, but we missed this! Next time!
We knew it was a big toe but that is some big statue. Thanks Sugar that was interesting. Have a great day.
Best wishes Molly
Our mommy has been to Lahaina several times and she didn’t remember that statue. Guess she’ll have to go back to see it again! Aloha Sugar!
He certainly was one mighty warrior!
Hi Sugar, This is a wonderful site and love the sections about treats, product reviews, and articles! After checking out this amazing photo of you in Maui, I thought I would ask if you have an article relating to traveling with pets. Do you have tips for pet travel?
Shae
You look so small next to that statue!
That’s pawesome!
Great detail pics of this cool statue.
That is a really big statue!!!
~Higgins
Hi Y’all!
We always learn so much from you Sugar!
Y’all come back now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Sugar, I am passionate about history and gorgeous works of art, and I enjoyed reading your blog today. Kamehameha I is very impressive!
Awesome! You are so well-travelled, Sugar!
Wow! that Kamehameha I, really is a big statue!! And he really has big toes!!!
Yup, those are some big king sized feet!
Love the Hula Girl Statue too, PAWESOME!!
Wyatt and Stanzie
Cute!
So pawsome Sugar! I KNEW I reconized his feet!!
Kisses,
Ruby