[ WEEKEND SCENE ] Island-style fun as seen through the camera’s eye

Early Americana

The Honolulu Academy of Arts
celebrates Western native cultures

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Gabriel "Standing Wood Bear" Figueroa posed for a portrait at the Honolulu Academy of Arts yesterday during a celebration of early American culture that featured performances, demonstrations, special exhibits and art activities for individuals and families to learn more about how early Americans lived. Figueroa was wearing the ceremonial clothing of the Taino, his native tribe from Puerto Rico.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Julianna Delaune, 6, strung dancing bells onto a strip of buckskin as her friend Kiana Lee, 6, peered into the camera.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Kailliata "Little Wing Strong Woman Axe" Rose held the hand of another dancer.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Sabrina Gibson, 8, looked at a kachina doll exhibit. On the top shelf is a Hopi kachina doll.