In the hands of a sculptor from Nuku Hiva, the past comes alive. This Polynesian adze – or Kee Toki in the Marquesan language – is not a simple display object. It is a symbol: the bond between man, wood, stone… and the ancestors. In Moorea as in Tahiti, Polynesian art lives on, is passed down, displayed, and collected.
Here, everything is material and intention. The solid rosewood, known as Miro in Polynesia, reveals deep grain and a natural warmth. It is patiently carved, adorned with protective tikis, spirals, and signs cut like silent prayers. On the handle, two Tahitian black pearls radiate – not merely decorative: carriers of mana. At the end, the Marquesan flower stone, rare and luminous, plays with contrast. Natural patterns emerge, almost like petals frozen in the material, witnesses to an ancient fire.
This polynesian adze is a singular work of art. It doesn’t simply decorate an interior – it inhabits the space. It speaks to fine art lovers, to Pacific culture enthusiasts, to those who can recognize the soul behind the form. It is a one-of-a-kind piece that connects art and tradition, between sculpture, spirituality, and heritage.
Discover also our selection of Polynesian art and the pieces on display in our Moorea boutique.
Every object carries a name, a story, an intention. Come discover this rare work, and leave with a fragment of culture carved into wood and stone.
Dimensions and technical specifications of the artwork
- Wood species: Oceanian rosewood (Marquesas Islands)
- Pearls: two authentic Tahitian black pearls
- Stone: Ua Pou flower stone
- Feather: rooster
- Weight: 1.355 kg
- Dimensions with base: 65 x 24.5 x 6 cm
- Base dimensions only: 10.5 x 33 x 22.5 cm
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