RARE GAUGUIN-ERA MARQUESAN BOWL - NO RESERVE

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RARE GAUGUIN-ERA MARQUESAN BOWL - NO RESERVE:
$555.00

Untitled DocumentBe sure to check out all of our exquisite Polynesian/Hawaiian items up for sale this week!RARE GAUGUIN-ERA MARQUESAN BOWL - !Classic tiki and turtle motifs - carved of sacred Tamanu woodFresh from a New Hampshire Estate comes this beautiful Marquesan Island bowl!One meaning of the word tiki is figure, so tiki is the name given to human-like figures that usually represent semi-gods as opposed to atua, who usually appear to men under the shape of animals such as lizards.

The tiki can also represent deified ancestors, priests and chiefs who became semi-gods after their passing. They symbolize protection, fertility and they serve as guardians.

The turtle is another important creature throughout all Polynesian cultures and has been associated with several meanings. The first being the fact that turtles symbolize health, fertility, longevity in life, foundation, peace and rest.

The word hono, meaning turtle in Marquesan language, has other meanings which encompass things such as joining and stitching together families and representing the idea of unity.

Measurements:10\" diameter x 4\" tall , weighs 2lbs 7.2oz.
Provenance: From a New Hampshire Estate
Condition: Condition is as viewed. If you have any questions or would like to see further photos, please contact us and we would be happy to oblige you.
A worthy addition for any collector of old Hawaiian artifacts; perfect to accent your home or office!

About Tamanu trees:\"Before the Christianization of the Polynesian people, the Tamanu was considered as a “sacred” tree. Thus, it was planted near the royal Marae (open temple). The story tells that the Polynesian Gods attended to the human sacred ceremonies (offering, sacrifice…) comfortably installed in the shadow of the trees. The trees offered a place of tranquility away from prying eyes to the divinity.

The tamanu tree— as it is known throughout the Cook Islands, Society Islands, and Marquesas— has been regarded as sacred in some Pacific Islands. It has been (and often still is) planted around altars and mentioned in old chants. Today, the tree is chiefly valued for its hardiness and beauty. The wood is a prized timber for carving, cabinetmaking, and boat building. In Hawai’i it is traditional used for food vessels, while in Palau it is revered as raw material for storyboards.\" [Information sourced from “Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands: Their Culture, Environment, and Use,” edited by Craig R. Elevitch]

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