Tuti Kanahele visits with her father, Leimana Kanahele, born and raised on the island of Ni‘ihau, now making his home on Kaua‘i. Leimana demonstrates the making of saddles, a skill acquired during his younger days working on a Ni‘ihau cattle ranch.
While displaying his wide assortment of tools and leather pieces, Leimana talks of the hard work involved in the craft and the resulting satisfaction and pride.
Videotaped July 30, 1990 at Waimea, Kaua‘i.
Nā Hulu Kūpuna is a series of video portraits featuring Hawaiians of the kupuna (grandparent) generation sharing knowledge and stories in their native language.
In Hawaiian language; no English subtitles.
Produced in association with ‘Aha Pūnana Leo.
Producers
Lilikala Kame‘eleihiwa, Ph.D
Center for Hawaiian Studies
University of Hawai‘i - Mānoa
Makalapua (Kaawa) Alencastre
Ke‘ena ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
University of Hawai‘i - Mānoa
1994
Length: 21 minutes
Cablecast
Hawai‘i public access channels