How to make an Ipu Heke

Learning how to make an Ipu Heke with Bill and Gloria Nahalea.

[@deborahbeatty]

I did hula as a child and my ipu was a single gourd and round not two parts. These are gorgeous!

[@Kamalu0nalani]

are they just washing the gourds with water? how do you make it shine like the final out come. I'm trying to repair my uliuli hair stick. The gourd broke on the stick. I just bought the mini gourds but I would love to have it shiny like it is at the final outcome Thank you ahead of time if you can answer.

[@primobenavides4741]

The America Native name for gourds is Wahu pronounced (uahu).

[@LoveHula]

in what language

[@charlespouono2103]

How do you get the two pieces to stay together?

[@mykahmmservice3922]

You would glue them together. Then you would place a "Kaula" or a string/rope around to "hide" the glue markings and to just be able to hold it, as it would have room for your hand to fit inside the kaula.