Marquesan turtle (Honu) war club The Marquesas Islands are the

The Marquesas Islands are the home to this magnificent

Throughout history

Apart from its main purpose

Beautiful Marquesan Tiki bowl – carved in oceanic rosewood on Nuku Hiva Island

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Marquesan turtle (Honu) war club The Marquesas Islands are theBeautiful turtle carved in oceanic rosewood and adorned with the ancestral Marquesan motifs for protection. Turtles (honu) carry a strong meaning in Polynesian culture. Like deified ancestors, turtles were believed to have the ability to cross between two worlds mortal and immortal. Despite being slow in pace, this creature never gives up which signifies perseverance, endurance, and faithfulness sometimes against incredible odds. It is also regarded