Between the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu, this statue honours Queen Liliʻuokalani, Hawaiʻi’s first female monarch and last ruler. Dedicated in 1982, the six-foot bronze, titled “The Spirit of Liliuokalani,” was created by artist Marianna Pineda. Look closely at the documents in the Queen’s left hand, which represent her connection to the Hawaiian people and her freedom from imprisonment. The stop is a chance to pause and reflect on her legacy as a leader, poet and advocate for Hawaiian independence.
The statue and its symbolism
Artist Marianna Pineda created the six-foot statue, dedicated in 1982 and titled “The Spirit of Liliuokalani.” It depicts Queen Liliʻuokalani, the first female monarch and last ruler of Hawaiʻi.
Look at the documents held in the Queen’s left hand. They represent her connection to the Hawaiian people and her freedom from imprisonment.
Queen Liliʻuokalani’s legacy
Liliʻuokalani was a leader, poet and musician as well as an advocate for Hawaiian independence. Her reign ended amid the overthrow by American business leaders, a period of upheaval that preceded Hawaiʻi becoming the 50th U.S. state in 1959.
The statue stands between the State Capitol and ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu. A quiet pause here offers a moment to consider the Queen’s place in Hawaiʻi’s history.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is the Queen Liliʻuokalani Statue?
It stands between the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu.
Who created the statue?
Artist Marianna Pineda created the six-foot sculpture, which was dedicated in 1982.
What does the statue represent?
It honours Queen Liliʻuokalani, Hawaiʻi’s first female monarch and last ruler. The documents in her left hand represent her connection to the Hawaiian people and her freedom from imprisonment.
