polynesian tiki
Half-man, half-god, the Tiki symbolizes a mythical character who created human beings. Polynesians used to worship and fear it. Rather stocky, its arms are usually resting on its stomach its his head is often out of proportion compared to the rest of the body. Its face is so expressive that the large eyes give the impression that its is looking at you while observing what is happening around. The mouth is usually open and lets you it’s shouting. There is in a way a certain similarity between the Tikis and the poses of the Polynesian war dances.
Half-man, half-god, the Tiki symbolizes a mythical character who created human beings. Polynesians used to worship and fear it. Rather stocky, its arms are usually resting on its stomach its his head is often out of proportion compared to the rest of the body. Its face is so expressive that the large eyes give the impression that its is looking at you while observing what is happening around. The mouth is usually open and lets you it’s shouting. There is in a way a certain similarity between the Tikis and the poses of the Polynesian war dances.
Although the Tikis were traditionally found near the marae (sacred places built in the open and paved with stones), during your stay in our islands, you can find them in different places.
Although the Tikis were traditionally found near the marae (sacred places built in the open and paved with stones), during your stay in our islands, you can find them in different places.
