carving

human history

Carved figure. This carved figure may have been modelled on Maori tiki figures or Hawaiian Ku figures. The figure itself is not Tongan, but it is likely made by Tongan carvers for the tourist trade. They are made by Tongan carvers in Tonga or based in Hawaii for the tourist market. This particular figure was popular in the 70s-90s and was often carved into figures like this one or smaller sized as earrings or pendants. It is carved from one block of wood and polished with a varnish for a shiny finish.

Nama tāpiringa: 1989.23 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Aug 2021
Ingoa Kē

ku

tiki

Wāhi
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1989.23

Rā Tāpiringa

04 Feb 1989

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

53005 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
10 Mātātuhi
carving, 1989.23, 53005, Cultural Permissions Apply
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