Tiki Ornaments " Ivi Po’o ", second half of 20th century - Marquesas Islands (No reserve price)
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A pair of carved bone Tiki ornaments from the Marquesas Islands, dating to the mid to third quarter of the 20th century, each 7 cm high, 5 cm wide, 4 cm deep, weighing 158 g, in good/original condition and sold without a stand.
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An exceptional pair of traditional ivi po'o bone ornaments from the Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia).
Beautifully hand-carved, each cylindrical bead depicts the iconic, stylized Tiki figure featuring wide, almond-shaped eyes, a prominent flattened nose, and a wide mouth, capturing the powerful spirit and protective presence of the deified ancestors.
Historically worn as hair or ear decorations, or used as toggles on ceremonial fan handles (tahi'i), these pieces exhibit a rich, warm honey-colored patina and intricate tribal details on the torso. A magnificent addition for collectors of fine Oceanic and tribal art. Mid to 3th quarter 20th century.
• Origin: Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
• Material: Carved bone
• Condition: Excellent condition with deep, authentic age patina
Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible.
An exceptional pair of traditional ivi po'o bone ornaments from the Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia).
Beautifully hand-carved, each cylindrical bead depicts the iconic, stylized Tiki figure featuring wide, almond-shaped eyes, a prominent flattened nose, and a wide mouth, capturing the powerful spirit and protective presence of the deified ancestors.
Historically worn as hair or ear decorations, or used as toggles on ceremonial fan handles (tahi'i), these pieces exhibit a rich, warm honey-colored patina and intricate tribal details on the torso. A magnificent addition for collectors of fine Oceanic and tribal art. Mid to 3th quarter 20th century.
• Origin: Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
• Material: Carved bone
• Condition: Excellent condition with deep, authentic age patina
Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible.
Details
Country of Origin
Marquesas Islands
Material
Bone
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Tiki Ornaments " Ivi Po’o ", second half of 20th century
Height
7 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
158 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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