Bold Polynesian Handcrafted Bone and Resin Tiki Adjustable Necklace

Looking for a unique gift or piece for your own collection? Look no further! Check out the images for sizing info. In Polynesian mythology, tiki often represents the first human being on Earth. ... Tiki statues were carved to represent the image of a certain god and as an embodiment of that specific god's mana, or power. This handcrafted Tiki is a true piece of Pasefika. Bone is a commonly used product in many of the Polynesian Islands. It is used in cooking, housewares, clothing, jewelry, weapons, etc. Maori Tiki The hei-tiki is an ornamental pendant of the Māori of New Zealand. Hei-tiki are usually made of pounamu, and are considered a taonga by Māori. Hawaiian Tiki The four major Hawaiian Tiki Gods are Ku the God of War, Lono the God of Fertility and Peace, Kane the God of Light and Life, and Kanaloa the God of the Sea. Ancient followers worshiped these Gods through prayer, chanting, surfing, lava sledding and even human sacrifice.