Tapaglyphs: ʻOhana (Single Mom)

The ʻOhana Tapaglyph honors the love, resilience, and strength of a single mother. Inspired by Polynesian petroglyphs, this piece tells the story of unconditional love and the unbreakable bond between mother and child.

Hand-drawn by Ofa Aholelei on tapa cloth, the mother is shown with open arms — a symbol of protection and sacrifice — while the child mirrors her movement, walking in her footsteps. The red heart at her center radiates the truth that, no matter the challenges, love is what carries a family forward.

This Tapaglyph is a tribute to every mother who carries both the weight and the joy of raising her children with courage and love.