03/23/2023
Although I created the Hawaiian Collectible Facebook site years ago I really paid it no attention. Meanwhile I closed my Gallery and moved most of the collection of artifacts to my eventual retirement home. I still actively buy and sell artifacts and try to educate those with questions. As an example within the last 6 months I have purchased two major Hawaiian artifact collections. One was a Maui and Oahu based collection and the most recent a Kauai collection. Of course the Kauai collection has many artifacts particular to Kauai such as hematite sinkers, ring pounders and of course stirrup pounders. I will be posting some of the collection soon. One of the Maui artifacts was a koa election ballot box from the middle 1800's, the only one known which was used in the Lunaliho vs Kalakaua election in the 1870's. I donated it to the State of Hawaii Archives where it belongs.
I've added a few photos of the Kauai collection.
I will try to add more posts and be responsive to those that inquire. Best way to reach me is via email at hawaiiancollectibles.com.
Aloha, Steve