Makua and Kila - Honolulu, HI
Posted by: Raven
N 21° 16.290 W 157° 49.374
4Q E 622118 N 2352650
Located on the Waikiki Boardwark by Kuhio beach, this life-size bronze statue of a boy and a monk seal is based on a children's surf story.
Waymark Code: WMVPH8
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2017
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This life-sized bronze statue, sculpted by Kauai (HI) artist Holly Young and dedicated in 2001, depicts a boy and a monk seal sharing a moment while surfing on Oahu's North Shore.
It was wholly inspired by the Fred Van Dyke story "Makua Lives on the Beach", a story about Hawaiian values of love and respect. The story was published in Fred Van Dyke's illustrated book titled "
Two Surf Stories for Children", and is summarized as follows:
"Makua is a handsome, strong boy, an honor student who lives at Sunset Beach. He has a touch of sensitivity you cannot miss. Makua has a hard time convincing his friends & family about his unique friendship with a Hawaiian monk seal who has become his surfing buddy. Trouble arises & special life lessons are learned."
The sculpture is listed on several Arts and Culture websites, including this one: (
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