These sorts of simple carvings usually represent a full-bodied man (chief) or a Tiki and are often made of polished monkeypod wood. Carving details vary widely and the height often ranges from 4" tall to 10" or more.
This simple "clothes pin" design stands on exaggerated rectangular feet and has no base.
Various makers have produced these over the years, including Alii Woods of Honolulu, The Monkey Pod Tree Shops, and Waikiki Woods (among others).
Physical Characteristics
- Material
- Wood
- Colour
- Brown
- Dimensions
- 2"W x 2"L x 4.5"H
- Imagery
- Kane or Man
- Marking
- None - usually a small sticker
