Three Samoan Villagers help Hōkūle’a

Tapusoa Tumu Purcell was skilled not only in carving, but in other traditional Samoan building arts as well.

Tapusoa Tumu Purcell, one of three Samoans sent to help finish the Hokulea sailing canoe, was skilled not only in carving, but in other traditional Samoan building arts as well.