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Hawaiian Pele vs Poliahu Canvas Wall Art

Flame and frost meet at the center of this canvas — Pele's fire curling upward, Poliʻahu's snow drifting down.

The Scene

Their forms are entwined in the moment of confrontation; the print is dramatic and balanced at the same time. The rivalry between Pele and Poliʻahu is one of Hawaiʻi's great elemental myths. It explains, in story form, what geologists describe in their own language: an active shield volcano on one island, glacial ice on another peak just to the north. The Big Island holds both — Kīlauea and Mauna Kea — within sight of one another.

Where It Hangs

Hang it above a fireplace, in a den, or in a vacation rental as the room's centerpiece. It's the piece guests stop to read about, and a strong gift for someone who collects mythology art with substance behind it.

Gallery-Quality Giclée Canvas

• Original digital oil painting on gallery-quality canvas
• 1.25″ thick poly-cotton blend, hand-stretched over solid wood
• Fade-resistant archival inks
• Mounting brackets included — arrives ready to hang

Available in many sizes — select your size from the options above. Each canvas is made to order and ships fresh.

About Kahana Designs

Kahana Designs is a Native Hawaiian–owned art studio in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi. Every painting is created with respect for Hawaiian place, and every order supports a small island studio — mahalo nui.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the canvas arrive ready to hang?

Yes — it's hand-stretched over solid wood with mounting brackets included.

How is it made?

It's a giclée print of an original digital oil painting on gallery-quality canvas with fade-resistant archival inks, made to order.

More in this series: Hawaiian Pele vs Poliahu #2

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