Local Hawaiian lore has it that Scar Back roams the waters from Ka’ena point to Nanakuli simply to bide his time in wait for the “Great War of Man” where he anticipates much bloodshed.
Others say he’s the biggest tiger shark they have ever laid their eyes on, at least 16’ maybe even 20' in length. Nobody knows for sure, but what we do know is that “Scar back” is angry and is determined to find those responsible for the distinctive scar on his back that has earned him his name. Truth is, nobody really knows for sure why “Scar Back” lays siege the boundaries from Ka’ena point to Nanakuli.
Those who have had the pleasure to catch sight of him, can testify to his magnificence. They do agree that “Scar Back” is no ordinary tiger shark but he is Aumakua (God) Mano (shark) of the people.
The Ipu Heke (Double Gourd) is used as an instrument to produce a certain pounding sound during Hawaiian cultural ceremonies normally during Hula dancing. In this depiction, the Ipu Heke represents the pounding of the surf in efforts to free “Scar Back” from a life of vengeance, and the artist, Mike Hughes, has made it his cultural duty to show how “Scar Back" bids farewell to the people of Hawaii. As he passes by the La’i La’I mountain in Makaha, he leaves behind a legacy that continues to intrigue the hearts of the people. As he enters into the other world, he knows he will finally fulfill his destiny as Aumaua, Mano.
Others say he’s the biggest tiger shark they have ever laid their eyes on, at least 16’ maybe even 20' in length. Nobody knows for sure, but what we do know is that “Scar back” is angry and is determined to find those responsible for the distinctive scar on his back that has earned him his name. Truth is, nobody really knows for sure why “Scar Back” lays siege the boundaries from Ka’ena point to Nanakuli.
Those who have had the pleasure to catch sight of him, can testify to his magnificence. They do agree that “Scar Back” is no ordinary tiger shark but he is Aumakua (God) Mano (shark) of the people.
The Ipu Heke (Double Gourd) is used as an instrument to produce a certain pounding sound during Hawaiian cultural ceremonies normally during Hula dancing. In this depiction, the Ipu Heke represents the pounding of the surf in efforts to free “Scar Back” from a life of vengeance, and the artist, Mike Hughes, has made it his cultural duty to show how “Scar Back" bids farewell to the people of Hawaii. As he passes by the La’i La’I mountain in Makaha, he leaves behind a legacy that continues to intrigue the hearts of the people. As he enters into the other world, he knows he will finally fulfill his destiny as Aumaua, Mano.
