Vint1967 Hand-carved Tiki statue humanoid figures representing ancestral spirits

This is a hand-carved wooden Tiki statue, likely made from monkey pod or Milo wood. Tiki statues are carved humanoid figures representing deities or ancestral spirits in Polynesian cultures. They are often associated with protection, fertility, and strength. The specific style can represent different gods; some carvings of this type depict Ku, the god of war. These items are often sold as souvenirs or used as decorative pieces in homes, yards, or tiki bars Made in the Philippines my father brought it back to the states in 1967(navy man)