This is a Hima Kalang. This hima is from the Southern side of the island. Notice that it's no longer white but has turned caramel brown. The worm holes are clearly visible, atleast that's what I call them.
My daughter Ha'ani with the newly procured giant clams. These clams are pretty thick specimens. I will be carving more Sinahi/Kalangs from these giant clams.
Hima Shark Tooth with Slingstone center pendant
Latte Stone Cutout from the Conus Shell
Chamorro Flying Proa from the Guahan Islands Fair
Black Stone Sinahi
Hook/Haguet
Sinahi/Kalang with Slingstone and Haguet
Assortment of Chamorro Alas
Hima Sinahi/Kalang
Tridacna Gigas Shell
More Tridacna Shells
Spondylus Haguet
Stone Haguet
Hima Haguet with Puka Shell beading
Hima Sinahi/Kalang in two different sizes
Other Hima Sinahi/Kalang Sizes
FIGO
Nice work! I'm confused by "kalang"?? Is it just another name for a sinahi? Or is it a totally different type of pendant all together?
ReplyDeleteHafa Adai,
ReplyDeleteAccording to Chamorro Historian, Artist, Artisan, Noel B. Quitugua; its original name might have been or was Kalang. The modern term Sinahi is used to describe the pendant I use. However, Sinahi in Chamorro means New Moon; which essentially is no moon and no moon does not reflect the crescent shape moon. In this day and age, Sinahi refers to the crescent shape moon, thus, our sinahi pendants. Basically Sinahi and Kalang are one and the same.
Saina Ma'ase
Where do you get your shells?
ReplyDeleteHafa Adai Saipan Blogger,
ReplyDeleteI get my hima shells right here from the island of Sa'ipan. I am sure that in the near future, I will be procuring from other places besides the Chamorro Archipelago.
Saina Ma'ase Angelo Villagomez
I'm interested in buying one (not right now, but in a few months). Do you only sell them on Saipan? Could you do one by mail?
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way, I really think every Chamorro would be interested in reading this blog. I've shared it on Facebook and on my blog and I really enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteHave you written a post about how you got started in this and where you learned your trade? That would be interesting.
I would create a link to it on your left hand column so that readers could easily find it. Maybe some links to your favorite posts, too.
Hafa Adai Angelo,
ReplyDeleteYes I do sell by mail but it all depends on the availability. Thank you for sharing and enjoying my site. In the near future, I will be writing a post about my humble beginning as a Traditional Chamorro Carver. Thank you for all the suggestion and input that you've contributed to my site.
Saina Ma'ase
Hafa adai, I'm currently in oklahoma city, do you have any hima sinahis available? If you dont mind could you email me pics of everything you got for sale, there alot of chamorus here in okc
DeletePlease, I really want to buy. Can you direct me where I would find the information on ordering. I purchased a Sinahi necklace through ebay and I'm dissatisfied only because I want a bigger size. Please let me know how I can see what you have for sale and how I would purchase from you. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteMagofli'e' Lydia,
ReplyDeleteThe best way to get a hold of me is through email at: gordonfigosalas@gmail.com
Saina Ma'ase for your interest.
FIGO