Gold and jet Tiki pendant “Koa”

Description

Sublime pendant from the 70s in 18 carat gold representing a tiki. Formed of a jet cylinder, it is surrounded by an open work in chased gold representing the face of a guardian, a Polynesian deity. An ancient lucky talisman to keep wearing alone or combined with other pendants,
Length: 2.1cm without bail and 2.8cm with bail
Width: 0.7cm
Weight: 1.78 g
This unique piece had a previous life in Polynesia.

The story: Polynesian tikis are traditional carvings found in the islands of Polynesia, such as Hawaii, Tahiti, and New Zealand. They are of significant cultural and spiritual importance in Polynesian societies, representing gods, ancestors or guardians. Often represented in the form of pendants, they symbolize protection, fertility or connection to ancestors. Tiki pendants are characterized by a stone cylinder covered with a chiseled gold motif representing a guardian or deity. It then becomes a talisman charged with mystery and energy, recalling the timeless links between man and nature, between the past and the present. Here, the central stone is an onyx, a stone known in lithotherapy to ward off bad vibes and boost self-confidence. In addition, this stone is said to have the power to enhance intuition, purification, and healing.