Know as "The Lovers", Fijian versions of the faces on this statue typically have a more Moai-look, though knock-offs can tend towards an African style. They are often made of raintree wood and darkly stained, are often unmarked, and range from 8 to 20 inches tall. Some versions include shell or mother of pearl ornamentation, and entirely ceramic versions also exist.
Fiji, though located in the South Pacific, is primarily considered a Melanesian culture (versus a Polynesian culture) and while they do have some cultural similarities with Polynesia, the Tiki carvings of Fiji are not as prominent as in other Polynesian islands.
Physical Characteristics
- Material
- Wood
- Shape
- Other
- Colour
- Black / Brown
- Dimensions
- 4"W x 3"L x 10"H
- Imagery
- Wahine or Woman
- Marking
- Raintree Wood Treated
