The Mayor’s Office in East Hawaii is currently hosting a bronze sculpture of Prince Jonah Kalaniana‘ole in tribute to his leadership and his profound impact on the Hawaiian people.
The sculpture, crafted by Allen Ipo Auwae, son of the late Henry Auwae, Kuhioa respected Hawaiian Kahuna La‘au Lapa‘au, stands as a tribute to Prince Kuhio’s commitment to enhancing the lives of Native Hawaiians.
Prince Kuhio’s legacy includes his work in enacting the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act while serving as the second Native Hawaiian elected as a delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. This Act has since granted thousands of Native Hawaiians homesteads and continues to be a pivotal part of Hawaiian land policy today.
“We are honored to have this beautiful sculpture of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole in our office,” said Mayor Mitch Roth in a press release, “Prince Kuhio’s leadership and advocacy for the Hawaiian people continues to inspire us today, and we are proud to pay tribute to his legacy.”
The sculpture will be held in the Mayor’s Office until the Auwae ‘ohana decides on a final resting place.