Kanaloa (Secure) Healing God of the Ocean

When the people in old Hawaiians built a canoe they would invoke Kane's blessing for the building and Kanaloa's for its sailing. On their journeys together Kanaloa and Kane would share the sacred drink of 'Awa (drink of the gods).

Striking the ground with their staffs they caused hidden springs of fresh water to burst forth. Ki'is (statues) show Kanaloa wearing a headdress that touches the ground connecting the conscious and unconscious mind, integrating the upper and lower selves.

Statues of Kanaloa feature him with round eyes, unlike those of any other representations of the gods. According to a Kauai tradition, if you could look into the eye of Kanaloa you would see the symbol of Pono (goodness) and be healed. Kanaloa is a healer god. One of his Kinolaus (forms) is the He'e (octopus), which was believed to make sickness flee. Ka-na-loa means 'grounded'. Kanaloa reminds us that a solid foundation brings security, strength and healing.

The great Hawaiian healing Ocean God inspired the creation of 10" Art Doll Kanaloa. Kanaloa watches the waves at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach in awe. The ocean and the beach are where Kanaloa feels at home. After all he is named after the great Hawaiian Healer God of the Ocean.

The He'e (octopus) is Kanaloa’s Aumakua (guardian spirit), whose messages come to him in visions and dreams. Kanaloa always follows He'e’s guidance and advise. He knows that it will lead him and his Ohana (family) to health and happiness. Kanaloa's black bamboo golden Sea Star Pahu (staff) is the shining heart of truth and love. It represents the inner light of spirit shining brightly.