This wall plaque of black lava+resin depicts a maiden offering prayer to god Lono. This is one of 5 plaques made by Coco Joe in the series and unlike their many statues, these had a metal staple on the back to hang them on the wall and cannot be made to stand upright on their own.
A yellow paper hang tag reads: "Legends in Lava, Coco Joe, Made in Hawaii" on the front, and "Coco Joe portrays in "Puna Rift" lava a lovely Hawaiian maiden kneeling in Heiau (worshipping temple) seeking the blessings of the God Lono, so that she will be loved as she loves." on the back. It also contains the poem "The God Lono". Catalog No. 410.
The series of wall decor included:
- 406 "Hula Dancers" features two wahinis dancing in grass skirts (an alternate version exists with the women in sarongs).
- 407 "Bountiful Hawaii" features two wahinis holding one large basket of fruit over their heads.
- 408 "The Tikis" features 3 overlapping Tikis.
- 409 "The God Kukailimoku" features one large Tiki.
- 410 "The God Lono" features a wahini praying to Lono.
Production
- Designer
- Coco Joe's
- Manufacturer
- Coco Joe's
Physical Characteristics
- Material
- Other
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 0.75"W x 7.5"L x 12"H
- Imagery
- Wahine or Woman
- Marking
- None on Plaque, hangtag notes Catalog No. 410
