Genuine Hawaiian god Ku Tiki Cow Bone Pendant Adj #2

IF YOU DON'T SEE A DESIGN IN MIND, WE OFFER CUSTOM-MADE TO ORDER HAND-CARVED DESIGNS FOR YOUR VERY OWN! EMAIL US TO INQUIRE. Brand New, Never Used Original Hawaiian-Designed Master Carved Beef Cow Bone Pendant. 100% One-Off (Unique) Master Hand-Carved Hawaiian Beef Cow Bone Pendant...

IF YOU DON'T SEE A DESIGN IN MIND, WE OFFER CUSTOM-MADE TO ORDER HAND-CARVED DESIGNS FOR YOUR VERY OWN! EMAIL US TO INQUIRE. Brand New, Never Used Original Hawaiian-Designed Master Carved Beef Cow Bone Pendant. 100% One-Off (Unique) Master Hand-Carved Hawaiian Beef Cow Bone Pendant With Hand-Cut Surface Accents.<></>

- Symbolism: A Protector and Ancient Hawaiian Symbol Representing Strength, Courage and Prosperity. Ku, was the Ancient Tiki god of War and Strength, yet, it was said his brothers showed him the meaning of love. In Hawaiian mythology Ku is one of the four great gods along with the ancient tiki gods, Kanaloa, Kane, and Lono. He was husband to the goddess Hina suggesting a complementary dualism, or natural balance, since ku in Hawaiian means "to stand”, or "to strike” while one meaning of the word hina is "fallen down." Ku represents the East, or the sun rising, which indicates morning. Hina represents the West, or the sun setting, which indicates evening. Ku and Hina were the rulers of the ancient people and were the great ancestral gods of earth and heaven who have general control over the bounty of earth and generations of mankind. Ku, as well as other gods caused light to shine on the world. Ku freed one from their faults and errors. His name was usually combined with descriptive native words that give specific attributes, as in Ku-ka-ili-moku meaning "Ku-the-seizer-of-land". He can be Ku-of-the-deep-forest, Ku-of-the-undergrowth, Ku-adzing-out-the-canoe, and many more. But his other aggressive names have made ancient natives tremble in fear at the very mentioning of those names. The Ancient Hawaiians worshiped Ku for things such as good fishing, long life, good crops and family, and prosperity as a whole. Most well-known for being the god of Strength, Ku's 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.

- Carver: Liliani is a gifted Master Shell and Beef Cow Bone Carver. Her husband is also a skilled Master artisan with Bone and Wood Carvings. Her skills also extend to Blister and Mabe pearls crafts. In fact, their entire family encompassing three generations are all involved in <></>Oceania craftmaking as her eldest 12-yr old son is beginning to learn the trade. Liliani, her husband and five children currently reside on O`ahu, Hawai`i. She has honed her skills in the art of bone carving for over 15-years. Her skills extend to all sorts of Polynesian design craft influences from the various islands of the South Pacific covering Tonga, Samoa, Hawai`i, New Zealand, Fiji and Tahiti. She requires no layout, blueprints or manuals to carve a piece; She simply creates what her mind envisions from past cultural teachings of her heritage and from her inherent traits as a skilled carver. With each hand-carved piece, she can create amazing works of art. Each and every piece is 100% unique in its own right; it is not mass-produced, and there is no close duplication whatsoever. Her works reflect the passion and love she has as a Master Carver. I hope you will enjoy one or more of her mini-masterpieces created with mana (divine power) and the inherent traits of her generation teachings). This Bone Carving was beautifully hand-carved by Liliani on O`ahu; I am proud to offer and bring her pieces to your home.

- Design: Hawaiian Tiki ~ Ku #2; Cutout, Hand-Carved Design, Unique One-Off Original Carved Beef Cow Bone, Tapered and Rounded Curved-Dome Shape, Intricate Carved Detailing, Hand-Woven Adjustable Necklace Cord, Traditional Hand-Lashing, Smooth Surface Polished Finish, Durable Wax Twine With Bead Closure.

- Color/s: Natural Beef Cow Bone, White to Creamy Off-White Patina.

- Measures: Approx. 1.0" Widest X 2 3/16" Long X Just Over 1/4" Thickest.

- Size: Necklace is Approx. 24.0" Long, and Downsize Adjustable to Shorter Lengths, as Desired.

- Weight: Approx. 14.2 grams Total.

- Features: This Detailed Master Hand-Carved, Hawaiian Beef Cow Bone Pendant is Crafted With a Smooth, Surface Polished Background. This Labor-Intensive, Original One-Off (Unique) Hand-Carved Creation of Art Features the Tiki Ku `o Iwi Pipi Wahine (Hawaiian Tiki - Ku, god of War and Strength Made From Beef Cow Bone) Pattern. The Carving is Unique to Each Piece of Hand-Selected (Unshaped) Material Used. This Tiki Creation is Entirely Hand-Shaped, Hand-Cut, and Hand-Carved Into a Hawaiian Design Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Entire Design is Carved to Depict One of the Four Primary Ancient Hawaiian gods, Ku. The Front Features a Convex Dome and Rounded Shape; The Reverse Side Features a Subtle Concave Sunken and Rounded Shape. Intricate and Detailed Surface Cuts Are Displayed to Create the Overall Tiki. The Carving is Then Hand-Polished to a Smooth Surface Finish Which Provides Nice Glossy Reflections. Exquisite Carving Details Are Beautifully Reflected in the Tiki's Posed Stance, Headdress, Facial and Body Features. The Pendant is Securely Affixed and Traditionally Lashed and Mounted Onto a Hand-plaited Polynesian-Style, Khaki-Tan Colored Kaula (rope, cordage, string) Using a Strong, Long-Lasting Waxed Nylon Yarn Cord. The Adjustable Necklace's Closure is Created With a Single, Barrel-Shaped Bead Stopper. The Remaining Sides and Back Display a Smooth, Surface Polished Finish. Purchase Assurance of Quality: The Carving in the Item's Pictures is the One You Will Receive. This Original One-Off Pendant Was Intricately Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved, With High Attention-to-Detail, Using Beef Cow Bone Material. As Every Created Work-of-Art Piece is Unique, Each is a One-of-a-Kind Design, Hand-Carved by an Individual Master Carver That You Will Cherish For Your Very Own. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Original Master Carved Designs. Hand-Carved with "aloha." Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Shipping Insurance to Protect Your Order’s Cost Value Against Shipping That is Lost, Stolen or Damaged by Others and Will Already Be Included in the FLAT Rate Shipping Cost. Please Understand We Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as We Are Not the Individuals Delivering Your Package. We Ship Twice a Week on Wednesdays and Saturdays; and Daily During Traditional or Honoring Observance Holidays and the Christmas Shopping Season. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses.

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