Hawaiian Pahu Drum Raupo vibrant and colorful ~ Maeva

vibrant and colorful ~ Maeva

or Hei Matau

The Ipu Heke is made of two gourds glued together

• Four-way stretch

Sturdy in design and grease resistant

Hawaiian Pahu Drum Raupo vibrant and colorful ~ MaevaMany times it is the Hawaiian Pahu Drum that is the first sound you hear announcing a hula. Whether that is in a competition, a wedding, or gathering. The drums are painstakingly carved by our master carver using island hard woods such as Coconut or Kamani. Shark skin is rare so our drums are covered with cow hide and produce a comparable effect as the shark skin covered drum. Coconut sennit rope or nylon lashings give the drum a finely detailed