French Polynesia 10 Francs coin pendant TIKIS Tahiti Huahine Papeete n001631

Description: French Polynesia 10 Francs {1972-2005} 8S FEATURINGfront: 2 Tribal mask tikis back to backlettering: POLYNÉSIE FRANÇAISE In Māori mythology, Tiki is the first man created by either Tūmatauenga or Tāne. He found the first woman, Marikoriko, in a pond; she seduced him and he became the father of Hine-kau-ataata. By extension, a tiki is a large or small wooden or stone carving in humanoid form, although this is a somewhat archaic usage in the Māori language. Carvings similar to tikis and coming to represent deified ancestors are found in most Polynesian cultures. They often serve to mark the boundaries of sacred or significant sites. back: Capped bust Marianne Lettering: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE • quantity 1• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Nickel coin• diameter: 24 mm• weight: 6 g• comes with a 24" stainless steel chainFrench Polynesia Tahiti coin pendant necklace jewelry Papeete TIKIS tiʻi Huahine Society Islands Paea Tuamotus South Pacific Maohis Windward Islands Bora Bora Austronesian Hei-tiki Māori legend Leeward Islands Punaauia Faaa Pirae Mahina Moorea Polynesian

Price: 16.99 USD

Location: Jackson Heights, New York

End Time: 2024-12-26T01:05:24.000Z

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