Virtual Tour of 'The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu' Unveiled by Bishop Museum

Earlier this week the Bishop Museum announced the launch of an immersive virtual tour displaying their exhibition ‘The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu.’ 

The exhibition explores the meanings of four large stones that were historically placed on Waikīki Beach in honour of four māhū - individuals of dual male and female spirit - who brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. 

Although the stones, renderings of which took residence at the Bishop Museum two years ago, have survived for centuries, the story of their significance has long been suppressed and the respected role of māhū erased. 

In an effort to document and memorialise gender and sexual diversity across Hawaii the Bishop Museum alongside Lei Pau Ala Queer Histories of Hawaii are proud to offer the virtual tour which enables all to experience The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu from the comfort of home. 

The immersive experience enables viewers to virtually walk through the exhibition in its entirety. 

Encounter life sized renderings of the stones, absorb the written knowledge and stories and observe captivating film on the virtual tour of The Healer Stone of Kapemahu.

- Written by Teherenui Koteka

To experience the Virutal Tour visit their website HERE