This sticker represents the king, the most important piece in the game of chess. The king is central to the game as its status often determines the outcome of a game. If it is captured by an opponent and is unable to escape using legal moves, a checkmate occurs, resulting in a victory for the individual performing the checkmate. Due to this, chess strategy is centered around protecting one’s own king, while also attacking that of opponents.

Woven into the king design is an image of Rosina Kalanikauwekiulani Ayers’s “Hawaiian Coat of Arms” Quilt. This Hawaiian Flag and Coat of Arms quilt was gifted to Ayers, a descendent of Kamehameha I, upon her marriage to Dr. Robert Henry Dinegar in 1898. Several years after Ayers’s passing, her daughter, Adelaide McDonough, donated this quilt to the Smithsonian Institution. The center of the quilt features the Hawaiian coat of arms which is surrounded by four Hawaiian flags. Although the Hawaiian flag had been around since the early 1800s, the design only became popular after the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893. The quilter incorporated both the flag and Coat of Arms to honor the Hawaiian culture and show loyalty to the Hawaiian nation (Smithsonian 2023).

The Hawaiian coat of arms first appeared during the reign of Kamehameha III (Kauikeaouli). The center of the coat of arms features a shield divided into four quarters. The first and fourth contain red, white, and blue stripes which represent the Hawaiian flag and the eight islands within the Kingdom. The second and third quarters depict a pūloʻuloʻu, which symbolizes the kapu of Hawaiian chiefs. The crown placed above the shield also represents the monarchy. The male figures pictured at either side of the shield are Kameʻeiamoku and Kamanawa, the royal twin brothers. Both aided Kamehameha I in his rise to power. The sash at the bottom of the coat of arms features the phrase “Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono,” which was spoken by Kamehameha III when sovereignty was restored to the Hawaiian Kingdom on July 31, 1843. The phrase, which is commonly translated to “the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness,” was adopted as Hawaiʻi’s state motto in 1959 (Kamehameha Schools n.d.).

Vinyl sticker laminated with a matte finish.

Measures approximately 3.9” wide x 4.0” tall (9.9 cm wide x 10.2 cm tall).

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The bishop is an interesting, yet important piece in the game of chess. Although the bishop can only travel diagonally, there is no limit on the number of open spaces it can move at a time. As a result, the bishop can be extremely useful since it can conduct long-range attacks from a safe distance.

Incorporated in this design is the most recent version of the Hawaiian coat of arms, which first appeared during the reign of Kamehameha III (Kauikeaouli). The center of the coat of arms features a shield divided into four quarters. The first and fourth contain red, white, and blue stripes which represent the Hawaiian flag and the eight islands within the Kingdom. Alternately, the second and third quarters depict a pūloʻuloʻu, which symbolizes the kapu of Hawaiian chiefs. The crown placed above the shield also represents the monarchy. The male figures pictured at either side of the shield are Kameʻeiamoku and Kamanawa, the royal twin brothers who aided Kamehameha I in his rise to power. The sash at the bottom of the coat of arms features the phrase “Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono,” which was spoken by Kamehameha III when sovereignty was restored to the Hawaiian Kingdom on July 31, 1843. The phrase, which is commonly translated to “the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness,” was adopted as Hawaiʻi’s state motto in 1959 (Kamehameha Schools n.d.).

Vinyl sticker laminated with a matte finish.

Measures approximately 3.0” wide x 2.6” tall (7.6 cm wide x 6.6 cm tall). 

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The queen is the most powerful piece on the chess board due to her mobility. Unlike other pieces, the Queen is able to move any number of open squares, in any direction, allowing for a larger range of legal moves than any other chess piece. Oftentimes, the loss of one’s queen will result in the resignation of the player in question. Therefore, the queen is integral to the strategies of many chess players. This sticker also features the Kānaka Maoli flag, which has grown incredibly popular in recent years. Many believe the Kānaka Maoli flag more accurately represents Hawaiʻi’s people and culture than the modern flag of Hawaiʻi (Bailey 2008). 

Vinyl sticker laminated with a matte finish.

Measures approximately 4.0” wide x 3.9” tall (10.1 cm wide x 10.0 cm tall).

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Special package that includes one of each sticker.

Vinyl stickers laminated with a matte finish.

Dimensions

The Queen: 4.0” wide x 3.9” tall (10.1 cm wide x 10.0 cm tall).

The King: approximately 3.9” wide x 4.0” tall (9.9 cm wide x 10.2 cm tall).

The Bishop: approximately 3.0” wide x 2.6” tall (7.6 cm wide x 6.6 cm tall). 

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