Tiki Keà Pua mask Note: This fish family decoration

Note: This fish family decoration was sold

The Marquesans call it e peka enana - the Marquesan cross

Tiki represents etua (god) deified ancestors whose supernatural powers sustain and protect the community – and the eyes were the most supernaturally powerful element of the face

It was carved in oceanic rosewood from Nuku Hiva Island

Throughout history

Tiki Keà Pua mask Note: This fish family decorationThis Tiki has been carved out of a scarce stone known as flower stone which is one of the rarest stones in the world. A true treasure and wealth for us Marquesans, this incredible flower stone exists only in two places in the world: Brazil and Ua Pou Island (Marquesas Islands) Additionally, this particular tiki has an uncommon combination of yellow and grey colors setting it apart from the more prevalent yellow and brown flower stone variations. It