Marquesan Tiki Mask ancient weapon this piece holds deep cultural

this piece holds deep cultural significance and provides protective symbolism

This is the true story of how I left everything I was supposed to be and hitchhiked from Croatia to French Polynesia (alone) with nothing but a plan and a stubborn belief that the world is kinder than we’re taught to believe

The Marquesans call it e peka enana - the Marquesan cross

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hand-carved in oceanic walnut

Marquesan Tiki Mask ancient weapon this piece holds deep culturalThis mask is hand carved from oceanic rosewood on the island of Nuku Hiva, depicting the face of a Tiki. In Marquesan culture, Tiki represent etua (god) deified ancestors whose presence continues to protect and sustain the community. Size: 25 cm x 14 cm