U'u (Marquesan war club) stilt step the fish hook necklace signifies

the fish hook necklace signifies deep respect and love towards the oceans

Adorned with the three identical tikis

This stunning Marquesan fish hook was hand-carved in oceanic walnut on Ua Pou Island and it displays traditional Marquesan motifs to bring protection

and loyalty

Tiki represent etua (god) deified ancestors whose presence continues to protect and sustain the community

U'u (Marquesan war club) stilt step the fish hook necklace signifiesUu is a traditional Marquesan war club, once used in close combat and also revered as a powerful symbol of status and prestige. It was often the most valued possession of a warrior. Hand carved from a single piece of oceanic rosewood on Nuku Hiva Island. Length: 74 cm