Maria Beckley Kahea | |
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| Kahu of the Royal Mausoleum | |
| In office March 24, 1893 – July 11, 1909 | |
| Preceded by | Poʻomaikelani |
| Succeeded by | David Kaipeʻelua Kahea and Frederick Malulani Beckley Kahea |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Angela Kahaʻawelani Beckley December 23, 1847 Waimea, Hawaii, Kingdom of Hawaii |
| Died | July 11, 1909 (aged 61) Honolulu, Oʻahu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Resting place | Oahu Cemetery |
| Spouse | David Kaipeʻelua Kahea |
| Children | 6 |
Maria Angela Kahaʻawelani Beckley Kahea (December 23, 1847 – July 11, 1909) was a high chiefess during the Hawaiian Kingdom. She was a granddaughter of Captain George Charles Beckley and High Chiefess Ahia and a descendant of High Chief Hoʻolulu, who helped conceal the bones of Kamehameha I. During her youth, she served as lady-in-waiting in the courts of Queen Emma and Queen Kapiʻolani. She was appointed kahu (keeper or caretaker) of the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii at Mauna ʻAla in 1893 and served in this position until her death.