Happy Cricket Ceramics Ancient Hawaiian Petroglyph Carvings
		The petroglyphs are replicas of actual ancient petroglyphs found in the Hawaiian Islands. Round or square coasters and 6 inch tiles are poured or cut from slabs and the design is carved into the wet clay surface. The tiles are then glazed and fired once dry.  Glaze color options are terra cotta, black, or sandstone.  These glazes are super absorbent, stain resistant, and easy to clean with a little warm soapy water. Sandstone is the only color that can be used for non pourous tile applications such as pools, fountains or wall installations in bathrooms or kitchens. Terra cotta and black colors change with the application of a clear (sealing) glaze. The carved out design is glazed with a non pourous black or brown glaze. Black only detail glaze is best with the black (more like charcoal grey) glaze. There are eleven designs in the line (runner not shown) : Top row left to right: Honu With Tail - The green sea turtle represents an aumakua, or an ancient family guardian spirit.  This sea turtle petroglyph is found at Puako, on the Big Island. Surfer -  The Surfer was probably inspired by the world's first surfers, Hawaii being the place of origin of the sport.  This petroglyph is found on the island of Lanai. Ali'i - Ali'i were the royal or ruling class of ancient Hawaii with the highest chief being the ali'i nui.  This petroglyph is found at Puako, on the Big Island. Warrior - This warrior wears a carved gourd helmet used for protection and to intimidate their enemy.  This petroglyph is found at Puako, on the Big Island. Male Hula Dancer - The male hula dancer with ipu gourd demonstrates the importance of story telling in dance.  This petroglyph is found near the Volcanos National Park on the Big Island. Bottom row left to right: Ohana - The Ohana, or family petroglyph is often depicted in 3 or more overlapping figures.  This Ohana is a mother and her two children found at Puako, on the Big Island. Detail Honu - This green sea turtle, or Honu, is found on the Big Island at Ha'upulehu where the Kona Village Resort, a private facility is now located. Spearman - The Spearman carving is found on the Big Island at Kalahuipua'a.  It's located close to natural lava tube cave shelters that were used by ancient Hawaiians from 1200-1700 A.D. Paddleman - Many paddleman petroglyphs exist, indicating the importance of canoes as transportation.  This paddleman is found at Puako, on the Big Island. Double Hull Canoe - The Canoe is a depiction of the ancient polynesian voyaging double hull canoes and is found on a cliff face of Kalailinui Gulch, Maui.