NOTES: You are Purchasing One Pendant, the Second Pendant in the Item's Picture is to Show the Design's Reverse Side Only and is Not Included. The Shell in the Item's Picture is Used for Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Heavy Silver Hawaiian Pendant. 100%...
NOTES: You are Purchasing One Pendant, the Second Pendant in the Item's Picture is to Show the Design's Reverse Side Only and is Not Included. The Shell in the Item's Picture is Used for Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Heavy Silver Hawaiian Pendant. 100% .925 Solid Sterling Silver. Design: Ku Tiki; Cutout, High Detailing, Solid Core, Smooth High Polish Finish; Weight: 11.1 grams Solid Core; Measures: Approx. 12mm Widest (Approx. Just Under 1/2" Widest) X 1 9/16" Long incl. Bail, 5mm Wide X 8mm Long Bail Opening. Features: This Beautiful Hand-made Heavy Silver Pendant is Crafted with a Smooth, High Polish Finish Background. The Design Features a Cutout of the Hawaiian Tiki god Ku (Ancient Tiki God) (Please See Details Below). Superb Detailing is Seen Throughout This Design From the Upper Portions of the Flared and Angled Headdress to the Textured Sides. The Face Mask is Also Textured to Enhance the Detailing. The Tiki's Body Contouring and Strong Stance Pose Closely Replicates This Ancient Hawaiian god of Strength and Courage to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. About Tiki and Hawaiian Ki`i Culture: Stone and wood carvings are one of man’s oldest known art forms dating back over 25,000 years. Across the world, examples of carved idols are endless. From the pagans of Europe to the totems of the Native American Northwest, Tiki-styles flourished and their idols were worshipped by tribal humans. Tiki refers to large wood and stone carvings of humanoid forms in Central Eastern Polynesian cultures of the Pacific Ocean. The carvings often serve to mark the boundaries of sacred or significant sites. The word Tiki appears in languages of the New Zealand Māori, Cook Islands, Tuamotuan, and Marquesan; the word Ti'i appears in Tahitian and as Ki'i in Hawaiian. Oddly, no version of the word tiki has ever been recorded from Western Polynesia or from Rapanui (Easter Island). Tiki's speak of enchanted ancient times, a distant past that's hard for a mankind to understand, but even harder to look away from. The whole genre of Tiki statues, poles, masks are a fascinating look into human creativity, emotions and origins. For thousands of years these images of gods were revered however, the most enduring of ancient figure carvings is perhaps from the Polynesians. The giant head statues of Easter Island, Māori pendants and the ancient Hawaiian poles that marked sacred areas all sprouted from a common seed. Using Stone Age technology and all of the ingenuity of modern man, Polynesians created a lasting style. In the United States, the Tiki culture invasion began in the 1930’s when a Polynesian-themed restaurant in Hollywood, California provided decor featuring carved Tiki's, masks, flaming torches, rattan furniture, flower leis and brightly colored fabrics. Others, soon began to copy the Polynesian theme. When U.S. soldiers returned home from the south pacific theatre of WW II, they brought back stories and souvenirs. America became enthralled with a romanticized version of Polynesia and its popularity skyrocketed. The romantic version permeated American culture by affecting home decor, music, movies, plays, clothing, food and architecture. Tiki's popularity peaked in the early 60’s. Tiki bars and attractions had become wildly popular, but by the early 70’s, the culture had become a victim of its own success and over-exposure rendered the tiki craze to fade out. However, in the late 1980's, Polynesian and Hawaiian culture has enjoyed a huge resurgence. The reasons very widely, some collect objects, while others pursue a more profound interest in the original Polynesian culture. What is clear is that the culture is making a come back and it's long, storied history will continue on for a very long time. About the Ancient Hawaiian god Ku: In the beginning of Hawaiian mythology, Po was a vast, empty land, a dark abyss where only one life form dwelled. This was the spirit of Keawe. A single light shown through the darkness of Po - a flame holding the energy of creation. In this chaotic vortex, Keawe evolved order. He opened his great calabash and flung the lid into the air. As it unfolded, it became the huge canopy of blue sky. From his calabash, he drew an orange disk, hanging it from the sky to become the sun. Next, Keawe manifested himself as Na Wahine, a female divinity considered his daughter. In addition, he became Kane, his own son, also known as Elieli, who was the male generative force of creation. Na Wahine and Kane mated spiritually to produce a royal family, who became additional primary gods worshipped by the Hawaiian people. In ancient chants and rituals, three sons Ku, Lono, and Kanaloa, along with Kane are the four major Hawaiian gods. The Kumulipo (Hawaiian Chant of Creation) consists of 2,102 lines, which links the royal families to these gods. All over the South Pacific, ancient traditions woven into songs and stories speak of gods who had the strengths and weaknesses of men and controlled nature's forces. The natives of the Polynesian islands worshipped and feared these deities, for the good and bad things that the gods could inflict on them. From fire spewing volcanoes too powerful crashing surf, the ancient Hawaiians filled their amazing land and history with tiki gods. Ancient oracles of Hawaiian kahunas (priests) were perched on volcanic cliffs, carved wooden tikis would peer through the rainforest, and mystic caves along the coast and great tiki god temples were located throughout the islands. Of these ancient gods, Ku (to stand, to strike, rising upright) was the ancient Tiki god of War and Strength. Ku represents the East, or the sun rising (morning). Ku, also known as the architect and builder was the most aggressive and active one of the major gods. Yet, it was said his brothers showed him the meaning of love. He was husband to the goddess Hina, considered to be the universal woman. Hina represents the West, or the sun setting (evening). Hina, in Hawaiian means (leaning or fallen down). The union of Ku and Hina suggested a natural balance of complementary-dualism. Ku (male or husband) and Hina (female or wife) were the rulers of the ancient people and are the earliest gods. They are great ancestral gods of earth and heaven who have general control over the bounty of earth and generations of mankind. Ku is most well-known for being the god of Strength and his tiki would often be brought along to support young warriors into battle. He was also the main idol present during all competitions to offer participants strength and courage. Originally worshipped as a war god, Ku continued to be so worshipped, but his mana (spiritual power) also became applied to peacetime activities as well towards building things and making the land productive. Ku became associated with fishponds, and other aspects of fishermen as well as the male generating force associated with forests, plants and trees, tool makers, canoe-building, bird catchers, and some aspects of farming, but all of these were still considered formidable gods of war in Hawai`i. Ku was worshipped under a family class of manifested brothers having many names including Ku-ka`ilimoku (Ku "Seizer of Land", the god of war) a feather-god, who was the guardian of King Kamehameha. The Ancient Hawaiians worshiped Ku for things such as good fishing, long life, good crops, and family and national prosperity as a whole. Since the power of the ali`i (chiefs) came through their god Ku, the fruits of their conquests and innovations also became associated with the mana of Ku. Prayers found to Ku asking for rain suggest Ku was also becoming a god of rain and fertility. What was originally a war god became a deity of peaceful arts. END. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Hawaiian Jewelry. Stamped .925 for Assurance Mark of Sterling Silver Purity. Made with "aloha". Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Insurance. Please Understand I Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as I am Not the Individual Delivering Your Package. I Ship Twice a Week on Wednesdays and Saturdays; and Daily During the Christmas Shopping Season. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses.
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