Tiki/Teko Teko Lucky Charm Figurine Sculpture in wood hand carved in New Zealand - signed "Carved in Rotorua New Zealand" - Piece of Maori Art/Protection Totem - Dark brown wood with a very soft touch of dark burgundy, which gives it warmth, all enhanced by shiny mother-of-pearl/abalone shell eyes - For the record/ The Teko Teko represents a tribal ancestor spirit represented standing in an attitude of defiance. They have an important role in Maori culture, which involves standing towards/against strangers in order to protect the owner of the Teko Teko - Usually placed in the forefront of a house or yard, the eyes of the Teko Teko would follow any visitor. If it were proven that visitors come in peace, the protective power of Teko Teko Teko Teko would also extend to the visitor - Dimensions/Height 32 cm. Max width of Teko Teko 8 cm. Rectangular base 13.5 x 5.8 cm. Net weight 371 gr. TB status