Hawaiian Puniu - Coconut Knee Drum Hairsticks Tapa may be cut or

Tapa may be cut or be made of at least 2 smaller pieces

It's semi transluscent look and varying depths of design lend to lighter and darker appearances when held up to the light or worn against the skin

Or display it prominently in a decorative setting

has the Pahu Tupa'i Rima

but as the Western influences grew

Hawaiian Puniu - Coconut Knee Drum Hairsticks Tapa may be cut orTraditionally, in ancient times, the puniu was played with the pahu to accompany the hula. The puniu produces a high pitched sound when struck. In the seated position, the chanter or drummer would tie the puniu to the thigh and strike the drum in alternating and contrasting beats with the deep sounding pahu. The puniu is made of a large polished coconut shell. The top portion of the shell is removed to produce a "cup" shape. This forms the resonant