Sunday, January 18, 2026

Gachai Hima

 Giant clam shell adze











The handle was harvested from the Banalu tree also known as the Pacific Rosewood. The giant clam shell blade is lashed to the handle using a coconut rope.







The CNMI Legislature will be hosting the Mariana Islands Legislature Association (MILA) 3rd General Assembly this year (2026). As a result, the NMI Legislature Leadership will present the above artwork as a gift to the Guahan Legislature Leadership.