One of the canoe plants, Mai`a, was a staple food brought to Hawai`I by ancient Polynesians. Every part of the plant was used. The leaves were used for roofing, rain coats, lei, covering the imu earth oven), and much more. The trunks were used to roll canoes. Medicinally, the ripe fruit were used to treat asthma and as a poultice for wounds. Our Ma`ia Ring is a perfect reminder of patience as bananas grow and and ripen slowly. Our Sterling Silver Mai`a Ring is dipped in 14k Gold.
- The Maiʻa Ring is approximately ½ inch wide
- The Mai`a Ring is adjustable.
- A portion of all sales go to organizations that protect native Hawaiian plants and animals
