Metau Tupuna tribal This mask is hand-carved from

This mask is hand-carved from oceanic rosewood on the island of Nuku Hiva

The question is…

It’s a story for anyone who has ever felt out of place in their own life or quietly wondered if there’s more waiting on the other side of fear

In Marquesan culture

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Metau Tupuna tribal This mask is hand-carved fromMetau (hook) in Marquesan language is one of the most recognizable symbols of Polynesia. It contains significant cultural meaning as well as a sense of belonging to Oceania. The hook is a symbol of energy, strength, prosperity, abundance, and good luck. Since the Polynesian livelihood is very much dependent on the ocean waters, the fish hook necklace signifies deep respect and love towards the oceans. This ancestral hook was hand carved in oceania