num_pages: 83
description: A study of the genre of ancient Hawaiian hula that is accompanied by the ipu and ipu heke gourd drums, that predates the so-called modern hula of the Kalakaua era. Includes background, mele (songs/chants), terms, classifications, implements used, accompanying hula steps, and Hula Pele; plus vintage photos, a bibliography, and a discography.
language: English
title: Sacred Hula: The Historical Hula Ala'Apapa
titlecomplete: Sacred Hula: The Historical Hula Ala'Apapa (Bishop Museum Bulletins in Anthropology)
ratings_count: 4
publisher: Bishop Museum Pr