Pōmai-Sumotori "Good Luck Symbol"
The pomai-sumotori (Good Luck Sumo) sometimes referred to simply as “Da Sumo Statue” is a Hawaii figurine which has stories that have people believe in strength and longevity to the owner. The Word Pomai is the Hawaiian word for good fortune or a blessing of profit and prosperity while the word Sumotori is Japanese for Sumo Wrestler. In the appearance of the statue it is round and fat with a look of being ready or prepared for something, and in the case of restaurants its for a meal made for a hungry person. The figure depicts a Hawaiian sumo, traditionally a local-born Hawaii Sumo, in a Japanese Sankyo Stance. The figurines are known to be displayed in the center of a restaurant and if there are food challenges a Chinese Pasi Gong accompanies the figure. Pomai Sumotori could come in different colors, styles, and varying degrees of detail. There were a few who use to call it “Buddha” for its large size and similar sized stomach as a statue of the buddha. Many businesses would find the ...