Metau Tupuna tribal This mask is hand-carved from

This mask is hand-carved from oceanic rosewood on the island of Nuku Hiva

They don’t walk away from a comfortable life to chase something they can’t even explain

Instead of polishing it to perfection

In Marquesan culture

Every ride became a lesson

Metau Tupuna tribal This mask is hand-carved fromMetau (hook) in Marquesan language is one of the most recognizable symbols of Polynesia. It contains significant cultural meaning as well as a sense of belonging to Oceania. The hook is a symbol of energy, strength, prosperity, abundance, and good luck. Since the Polynesian livelihood is very much dependent on the ocean waters, the fish hook necklace signifies deep respect and love towards the oceans. This ancestral hook was hand carved in oceania