Mata Pupua (Mask) manta ray Throughout history

Throughout history

"Koueva" is the name of an ancient Marquesan warrior's hanger used for the enemies of the tribe

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

hand-carved in oceanic rosewood on Nuku Hiva Island

Mata Pupua (Mask) manta ray Throughout historyMata Pupua was carved in oceanic rosewood (mio) which is the local wood from the island of Nuku Hiva. It is adorned with the Marquesan ancestral motifs for protection. Tiki in the Marquesan culture represents etua (god) deified ancestors whose supernatural powers sustain and protect the community. Mata Pupua translates into "Shiny eyes" in the Marquesan language. Dimensions: 24cm x 14cm For more information, contact us at hello@cannibal art. com