Tiki Paioio wildboar The hook is one of

The hook is one of the most recognizable symbols in Polynesian culture

Tied with natural coconut fiber

Additionally

this incredible flower stone exists only in two places in the world: Brazil and Ua Pou Island (Marquesas Islands)

Tiki Paioio wildboar The hook is one ofTiki Paioio, meaning "The Ancestral Force," is hand carved from oceanic rosewood in the valley of Hakaui on Nuku Hiva Island. Each piece is carved slowly by hand using traditional carving tools and many hours of careful craftsmanship. In Marquesan culture, tiki are seen as guardians representing strength, protection, and a connection to the ancestors. This tiki is adorned with traditional Marquesan motifs associated with protection and the spirit of