Unique Hand-Carved Maori Tiki Pendant-Talisman, Good Luck-19th Century

This beautifully antique hand-carved pendant features intricate Maori Tiki design.
Made from carved b*ne, it's perfect for adding a touch of spirituality and good luck to your jewelry collection.
Lightweight and easy to wear, it comes with a small hole for attaching to your favorite necklace (would recommend a loop to insert the necklace through).
This piece was likely made around 1850.

What makes a tiki a talisman
Cultural Significance: Tiki is the first human or a demigod and creator, and carvings represent gods and revered ancestors. As such, these carvings are believed to have supernatural powers and can act as an important spiritual object.

Purpose: Tiki are carved to bestow specific traits upon their owners, with some protecting against evil spirits and others bringing good luck. It is 1 3/8" tall x 7/8 wide.

Materials: Tiki faces have long been carved from bone. In Māori culture, bone from ancestors or whales was used to make particularly precious items.