
"HULA" 2005, slate and steel, 47"h x26'w x10"d
private collection
 hu·la 
    Pronunciation: 'hü-l& 
    Variant(s): also hu·la-hu·la  / "hü-l&-'hü-l& /
 
    / "hü-l&-'hü-l& / 
    Function: noun 
    Etymology: Hawaiian 
    :  a sinuous Polynesian dance characterized by rhythmic movement 
    of the hips and mimetic gestures with the hands and often accompanied by chants 
    and rhythmic drumming 
