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| Taro
Watercolor, Pen and Ink on Arches 140lb. Hot Press
Matted in a 5x7'' Ivory Matt
$45
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Colocasia esculenta
Called Kalo in Hawaiian, Taro is the most
important plant in Hawaiian culture.
Taro, which is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins A, B, and C, and a number
of other enzymes, was the staple food source for Ancient Hawaiians. Poi,
which is made from Taro, is produced after the Taro plant is steamed and then
mashed into a thick paste. Besides being
a food staple, Taro is also important in Hawaiian religion. According to Hawaiian beliefs, Taro, or Kalo, was the elder brother of
mankind. Kalo, as the elder brother, cares for and nourishes mankind.
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