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Old 02-25-2008, 08:28 PM
 
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My friends dad brought back some souvinirs from Hawaii. They Hang by a string and he has it hanging in his room. He has one in green, red, and black. I tryed to draw a picture of it the best a could... here it is


What is this called??? And where can i get one?
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Old 02-25-2008, 08:45 PM
 
Location: Near Pahoa, Hawaii
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Old 02-26-2008, 12:40 AM
 
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These hawaiian warrior helmets are really called Makaki'i or Makini, and sometimes referred to as Ikaika (strong) helmets. These helmets were originally worn by members of a warrior society called makini and were intrusted with the protection of their high chief.


Presently, these helmets can be seen as decoration and hanging from car rear view mirrors. Hang one in your car or home for protection. Each small warrior helmet is approx. size 1 1/4" dia. with natural or colored feathers on the top crest and raffia fiber strips or plastic beads hung from the lower edges of the gourd.
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These hawaiian warrior helmets are really called Makaki'i or Makini, and sometimes referred to as Ikaika (strong) helmets. These helmets were originally worn by members of a warrior society called makini and were intrusted with the protection of their high chief.


Presently, these helmets can be seen as decoration and hanging from car rear view mirrors. Hang one in your car or home for protection. Each small warrior helmet is approx. size 1 1/4" dia. with natural or colored feathers on the top crest and raffia fiber strips or plastic beads hung from the lower edges of the gourd.
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Old 02-26-2008, 10:31 PM
 
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Thanks alot guys i have been wondering for the longest time what they were called.. i really appreciate it.
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Old 02-27-2008, 12:58 AM
 
Location: Kauai
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Cool! We saw a bunch of them for sale in the souvenir shops in Waikiki. Great to know what they are.
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