Petroglyph Photos

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Rarely seen petroglyphs from maha`ulepu, Kaua`i. Usually buried underneath the beach, they are exposed once every decade or so. Far Left image is a human figure with a coconut tree growing out of its head. To the rite is a male human figure with a small female figure attached, possibly a daughter.


An Elaborate canoe petroglyph and other figures from olowalu, maui. Canoe has sail, outrigger, steersman, and tassel. The site is easily found, but also badly vandalized

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"Birdmen" petroglyphs from Kukui Point on Lana`i. Part-human, part animal petroglyphs may have represented Aumakua, or personal gods

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