ki'i

Free-standing figures representing deities, most often carved in wood, found in Polynesia, particularly the Hawaiian Islands. The word 'tiki' is commonly used to refer broadly to these figures, but is technically incorrect.

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ki'i
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024