Hawaiian Ipu Heke Dance Implement tapa Square pieces are approximately 30"

Square pieces are approximately 30" high x 13" wide

Also available in child size

Care should be taken into account depending on location

Fijian coconut sennit is approximately 80 yards (brown)

The fibers are made from the wild hibiscus tree inner bark

Hawaiian Ipu Heke Dance Implement tapa Square pieces are approximately 30"One of the most important instruments in Hawaiian Hula. It is used to create the rhythm of the chant and dancers of the hula. The Ipu Heke is made of two gourds glued together. The heke (top gourd), which is smaller, is cut and fitted into a larger gourd that creates a whole container shaped like a figure 8. A collar of tapa or rope is fastened in between to make handling easier. While sitting, usually on knees, the kumu (teacher) or musician holds