Swordfish Rostrum Sculpture toki tiki represents etua - deified

tiki represents etua - deified ancestors whose spiritual power watches over and guides the living

named after the Marquesan word for spirit or soul

and connection to ancestral knowledge

Worn as good luck charms

Once a vital tool used for carving canoes and woodwork across the Marquesas Islands

Swordfish Rostrum Sculpture toki tiki represents etua - deifiedThis one of a kind Marquesan tiki carving blends cultural meaning with striking artistry. Hand carved from a swordfish rostrum, it features ancestral symbols, mother of pearl eyes, and a base of oceanic rosewood. Each mark tells the story of the swordfishs life in the wild a true piece of tribal Polynesian sculpture. Length: 55 cmFor decorative display onlyQuestions? Email us at hello@cannibal art. com Only 1 available Secure checkout MasterCard,