Mauna Kea Kupua (Goddesses of Mauna Kea) Mens T-Shirt

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.

Art by Malialuika 

100% of all profits go to help preserve Mauna Kea

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 

This cotton t-shirt makes for a go-to wardrobe staple! It's comfortable, soft, and its tubular construction means it's less fitted.

• 100% ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.5 oz (153 g/m2)
• Pre-shrunk
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Double stitched sleeves and bottom hem

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