Pūpū Hinuhinu - Shiny Shells

A classic Hawaiian Lullaby “Pūpū Hinuhinu” is a song written by Nona Beamer about the shining shells found along Hawaii’s seashore.  

Included: 2 Cowrie Shells and a Wooden card with lyrics.

Pûpû hinuhinu 
Pûpû hinuhinu e
O ke kahakai kahakai e
Pûpû hinuhinu e

Pûpû hinuhinu 
Pûpû hinuhinu e
E lohe kâkou e
Pûpû hinu e

Pûpû hinu hinu 
Pûpû hinuhinu e
E moe e moe 
E moe e

Shiny shell
My shiny little shell
Found at the seashore
My shell, shiny shell

Shiny shell
My shiny little shell
We all listen
My shell, shiny shell

Shiny shell
My shiny little shell
To sleep, now to sleep
To sleep, to sleep

Source: Beamer Collection- A lullaby about the cowrie shell, composed in1950, was inspired by the black sand beach of Punalu`u on Hawai`i island.