Hawaiian Heart Woods

Manu holds a slice of monkeypod wood from a branch of the historic tree which once grew at the Naniloa Hotel.
Manu holds a slice of monkeypod wood from a branch of the historic tree which once grew at the Naniloa Hotel.
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A cocktail table Manu made for the Naniloa Hotel from the historic tree which once grew on the property.
A cocktail table Manu made for the Naniloa Hotel from the historic tree which once grew on the property.
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Manu Josiah uses invasive species of wood and bamboo, removing them from the environment and reducing harvesting stress on native species.
Manu Josiah uses invasive species of wood and bamboo, removing them from the environment and reducing harvesting stress on native species. Here, he cuts bamboo to make ʻohe hano ihu, traditional Hawaiian flutes.
ʻOhe Hano Ihu - Traditional Hawaiian Flutes
‘Ohe Hano Ihu – Traditional Hawaiian Flutes by Manu Josiah
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Manu and Leilehua at their booth at the Hilo Orchid Show in 2018.
Manu and Leilehua at their booth at the Hilo Orchid Show in 2018.