How does Hawaiian distinguish dominant possession from subordinate possession?

In Polynesian languages, including Hawaiian, the distinction between dominant and subordinate possession is marked by the choice of the possessive particle used to connect the possessor to the possessed noun.1

• Dominant possession: This form is used when the possessor exerts control over the object. In Hawaiian, this is indicated by the particle a, as seen in ka kiʻi a Lani, which translates to "the picture taken or painted by Lani" (implying Lani is the agent or creator).1

• Subordinate possession: This form is used when the possessor lacks this sense of control. In Hawaiian, this is indicated by the particle o, as seen in ka kiʻi o Lani, which translates to "the picture taken or painted of Lani" (implying Lani is the subject of the picture).1

This system of possessive-marking is a prominent feature that distinguishes these languages from other Austronesian languages that primarily utilize an inalienable versus alienable classification system.1