The Hawaiian Calabash
Download or Read eBook The Hawaiian Calabash PDF written by Irving Jenkins and published by Editions, Limited. This book was released on 1989 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Irving Jenkins |
Publisher | : Editions, Limited |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1989 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105000155783 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Hawaiian Calabash by : Irving Jenkins
Book excerpt: The book traces the history of traditional Hawaiian containers, called "calabashes," made of wood, gourd, coconut, and fiber. The most containers were carved from kou. The book contains photographs of the various types of calabashes with captions and detailed narratives concerning the artistic traditions used.