The Kihapu Conch of Waipio (Hawaii Island). It has origins from the Big Island and has been among the royal families since long ago. In Kalakaua'a book "The legends and myths of Hawaii: The fables and folk-lore of a strange people", he shares a story about it being in the ownership of the Ali'i Liloa. Until it is stolen and taken across the islands summoning gods and such. Coming to Waolani in Oahu and finally returning to Hawaii island and finally returned with the aid of a legendary dog. The Awa thief named Puapua Lenalena. Some other stories say it could call menehune for work at the users discretion. Others, that it basically was used to announce the royal's presence.
Even if no legends had remained to give this shell special meaning, it would still be a wonderful prime example of an instrument used by the hand of many generations of people. Shaped by years of use whether it may have been practical or magical.
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