Step into the fascinating world of Polynesian culture with this comprehensive guide to the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Founded in 1889, the museum is home to one of the world's finest collections of Polynesian art and artifacts. This book, written by the museum's curators, offers a wealth of information on the history, art, and ecology of the Polynesian peoples. With stunning photographs and informative text, this is a must-have for anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Hawaii and the Pacific. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.