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Fornander collection of Hawaiian antiquities and folk-lore, Volume 3 (of 3)

Note 62 — No Keawenuiaumi.

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The conch shell was a recognized sacred instrument of the temples of sacrifice, whereby the calls to service, and kapu periods were announced. Some were held in such esteem as to be reserved for use by the highest chiefs only. Of this class were the Kiha-pu and the pu-maleo-lani. ↑

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