This incredible set of figurines was hand-carved in New Zealand by Hepa Gibbons at the Carve Craft Studio. They come complete with the original tag which explains more about the piece as follows, "Carving was used by the Maori people as a method of commemorating ancestors. The 'humanistic' style of carving is most often found at the bottom of ceremonial house support posts (poutokomanawa) or at the top of the roof (teko teko). The head is usually quite large in relation to the rest of the body, an indication of its importance in Maori belief."
I'm not sure what type of wood these guys were carved from, but the stain is quite dark, almost a walnut with auburn undertones. Both the large figurine and the tiny guy have mother of pearl eyes which gleam in the sun! They are super fun and would look good in a mid century modern tiki room, or in a collection of fine things. They might be the perfect gift for father's day...or buy them for yourself!!
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