Hawaiian Female Portrait Charcoal on Paper Titled "Poliʻahu" in Koa Wood Frame

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Female portrait charcoal drawling featuring Poliʻahu a prominent deity in Hawaiian mythology, revered as the goddess of snow, ice, and cold. She is one of the four goddesses associated with Mauna Kea and is known for her grace, beauty, and the snowy mantle she bestows upon the mountain's summit. The original drawling is presented in a matted Koa Wood Frame with the title ""Poliʻahu" along the edge of the matte. The artwork is unsigned.

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Hawaiian Female Portrait Charcoal on Paper Titled "Poliʻahu" in Koa Wood Frame

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