Mata Pupua (Mask) manta ray adorned with the ancestral Marquesan

adorned with the ancestral Marquesan pattern peka

hand-carved in oceanic rosewood on Nuku Hiva Island

Throughout history

"Koueva" is the name of an ancient Marquesan warrior's hanger used for the enemies of the tribe

Dimensions: 47 cm x 22 cm

Mata Pupua (Mask) manta ray adorned with the ancestral MarquesanMata Pupua was carved in oceanic rosewood (mio) which is the local wood from the island of Nuku Hiva. It is adorned with the Marquesan ancestral motifs for protection. Tiki in the Marquesan culture represents etua (god) deified ancestors whose supernatural powers sustain and protect the community. Mata Pupua translates into "Shiny eyes" in the Marquesan language. Dimensions: 24cm x 14cm For more information, contact us at hello@cannibal art. com