Ipu Heke

Ancient Hawaiian Percussion

Kalim H. Smith with ipu heke gourds at Keauhou farm
Kalim H. Smith, husband of Kahelelani Alohikea-Smith, farmer and maker of ipu heke, ancient Hawaiian percussion instrument made from the joining of two prepared ipu (gourds).
A finished ipu heke made by Kalim H. Smith at Hālau Kaʻeaikahelelani
A finished ipu heke made by Kalim H. Smith at Hālau Kaʻeaikahelelani.