Metau Tupuna tribal a powerful and graceful in

a powerful and graceful in the waters of Hakaui Bay

This mask is hand-carved from oceanic rosewood on the island of Nuku Hiva

Instead of polishing it to perfection

They don’t walk away from a comfortable life to chase something they can’t even explain

Metau Tupuna tribal a powerful and graceful inMetau (hook) in Marquesan language is one of the most recognizable symbols of Polynesia. It contains significant cultural meaning as well as a sense of belonging to Oceania. The hook is a symbol of energy, strength, prosperity, abundance, and good luck. Since the Polynesian livelihood is very much dependent on the ocean waters, the fish hook necklace signifies deep respect and love towards the oceans. This ancestral hook was hand carved in oceania