Mauna Kea Kupua (Goddesses of Mauna Kea) Womens T-shirt

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ABOUT THE ART

The supernatural entities (kupua) that reside on Mauna Kea are:

Poli`ahu is one of the four female kupua on Mauna Kea — she is associated with, and controls, snow. Another is Lilinoe, who is the mist that comes from the mountain. Waiau is the kupua of the underground reservoir of water that comes from Mauna Kea. Finally, there is Ka Houpo o Käne (“bosom of Käne”), who represents the springs of the island of Hawai'i.

Pen & Pencil Art by Malialuika 

100% of profits go to preserve Mauna Kea from development

BACKGROUND 

Currently, the mountain is the topic of the news as Hawaiians and others try to protect the sanctity of the mountain by preventing further development of even more telescopes.

It is the highest volcanic peak in the world, and the place where earth mother and sky father meet. The mountain is named after Wākea, sky father

ABOUT THE PRODUCT 

Your typical 100% cotton t-shirt (except for heather colors, which contain 10% polyester). Pre-shrunk to make sure your size is maintained throughout several washes, and a classic fit.

• 100% jersey knit
• Pre-shrunk
• Seamless, double-need ⅞” collar
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Classic fit

Size guide

  S M L XL 2XL
Width (inches) 17 ¼ 19 ¼ 21 ¼ 23 ¼ 25 ¼
Height (inches) 25 ½ 26 27 28 28 ½

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