Musical instrument used to accompany the Hula dance. Made of a dried squash which is open on the top and hollow. The color is yellowy-beige with some red dye stain discolorations. A 7" long rope is tied through a hole in the neck. The initals K L are written on the edge and interior. The instrument is held with the rope around the wrist and beaten with the other hand. It is called an Ipo in Hawaiian.

1993.005.004