Makua and Kila - Honolulu, HI - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

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: (visit link)

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Makua and Kila Figure Type: Combination of two figure types Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Holly Young Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2001 Materials used: bronze with verdigris patina, carved stone, landscaping Location: On the Waikiki boardwalk, by the Kuhio Beach Park

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