A16 - ’Ō HEʻE (Octopus Spearing) by Hawaiʻi Artist Dietrich Varez
The octopus, commonly known as squid, holds cultural significance. In Hawaiian tradition, octopus, known as heʻe mahola, is offered to counteract sickness caused by sorcery. The term heʻe suggests the octopus drives away the illness, while mahola implies its dispersion.
