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You are viewing a hand-carved Tiki set of Salt and Pepper Shakers with inlaid Pāua (Abalone) Shell Eyes and Top, each piece has been carved with Tiki Faces with the tongue out in Warrior Stance and the Letter P and S at the top to identify the pieces and are complete with cork stoppers at the base. These are a medium-size set measuring 10 cm in height and the set was brought back to Australia as a souvenir in the late 1980s, it has no makers marks and each shaker has been carved from a single piece of native NZ timber.
Similar to the way the Christian religion sees Adam as the first created human, Maori mythology refers to Tiki as the first man. One of the most popular legends states that Tane created the first man, Tiki made a wife for him. The history of tiki culture dates back to ancient Polynesia where the first carving was discovered. Today the Tiki is regarded by both the Maori and Pakeha as an integral part of South Pacific mythology, culture, and history.
The Paua Shell (Abalone or Sea Opal) eyes reflect the light at night, giving the carvings life to appear more alive and in turn, made the Maori people feel as if they were being looked over by the Guardians and Ancestors while they slept. It is customary to place Tiki figures in the corners of buildings it is considered a protector to ward off evil spirits. The Tiki is also regarded as a memento of a deceased ancestor and as a Good Luck Charm by the Māori, Pākehā and other South Pacific Islanders and originals are traditionally handed down from family to family. But in modern times Tiki culture has been widely embraced by many races and became very fashionable since the 1930s as Hawaiian, Maori and Polynesian gained popularity, the classic Tiki Bars appeared with specific types of drinks, food and décor using dark woods, rattan, bamboo furniture and thatching. In recent times the classic tropical Tiki Bar theme has been making a comeback.
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CONDITION: This set of shakers are 1980s Vintage, Pre-Owned and they are both in Good Condition. There is no damage to the wood, finish, carving or paua shell inserts which are fixed firmly.# Please note: The Photographs form part of the description; Super-sized photos can show up the finer details and condition.
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WEIGHT & MEASUREMENTS: The item is measured in both centimetres and inches that are rounded to the nearest quarter inch.
- WEIGHT: 160 gm. approximately unpacked.
- HEIGHT: 10 cm / 4" (from the base up to the top edge)
- DIAMETER: 4.5 cm / 1.75" (at the base) 3.1 cm / 1.75" (at the top)
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08/21
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