What are Petroglyphs? -Latin for Rock-writing , now commonly termed Rock-Art, are
the ancient symbols engraved on stone
surfaces around the world. Our only link to a World View lost in time, petroglyphs and rock painting, [pictographs] have been
carbon dated to
30,000
years before our present 'history' or time frame began.
The southern tip of the Big Island of Hawai'i is a
mostly arid district known as Ka'u. Possibly the landing site of the
first settlers almost 1500 or more years ago. The environment ranges from
sub-artic at the summit of Mauna Loa to lava and ash desert. Most of
the shoreline is a dry and wind-blown volcanic fringe dotted with ancient ruins scattered
among infrequent beaches or lagoons. Perfect conditions for Rock Art.
The uplands still support primeval forests.
How were the ki'i pohaku, [petroglyphs] made? Using the lava tablets at their
feet an oral tradition was punctuated and illustrated with symbols
representing an ancient belief-system. But the chants, the words
which accompanied these images
have been lost to history. Using materials
at hand these ancient people, like their counterparts around the
globe, drew upon their environment and imaginations to create a home
where they found themselves, on the largest volcano on earth. Petroglyphs around the world contain
similar archetypal symbols which reflect humanity's development of
abstract ideologies.
Explore one the largest lost galleries of Ka'u, Hawai'i.The lava tablets of pahoehoe surrounding Pohue Bay in Southwest Ka'u,
Hawai'i, hold a significant population of petroglyphs. Many
individual galleries can be found dispersed in this as yet
undeveloped and remote area. Ancient foot trails are still visible
winding their way across the volcanic landscape.
POHUE, KA'U
ROCK ART of HAWAI'I /
DVD-R
A compilation of digital photography and video
visually explores the hundreds of prehistoric symbols engraved on
these rocky pages of lost history. Use your PC DVD drive to travel
back in time.
All photos and info encoded as data file with footnotes and
bibliography.
BONUS! FREE Music Audio tracks and an
Original Chant composition, written and performed by;
KUMU HULA
PEKELO DAY
NOW AVAILABLE 2/2005
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Mahalo! Follow the Photo link below to see more Ancient
Art of Hawai'i.
