{"product_id":"tuna-bone-kava-kava-hair-ornament","title":"Tuna Bone Kava Kava Hair Ornament | Rapa Nui Ceremonial Adornment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand carved tuna bone hair ornament features a finely detailed kava kava ancestral spirit figure, created by Uncle Johnny Tuki Huke, a respected Rapa Nui elder, master carver and cultural educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKava kava figures are among the most recognisable forms in Rapa Nui carving traditions, representing ancestral spirits and embodying connections to heritage, storytelling, and spiritual presence. In this piece, the elongated, stylised figure is carefully carved from tuna bone, a traditional material valued for its strength and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically worn in the hair during ceremonies and cultural celebrations, ornaments such as this signify identity, continuity, and respect for ancestral knowledge. The kava kava form also carries protective associations, linking the wearer to lineage and cultural memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncle Johnny Tuki Huke is a community leader who works closely with young artists on Rapa Nui, teaching traditional carving techniques and sharing cultural knowledge to ensure these practices continue for future generations. Each ornament reflects both individual craftsmanship and the preservation of living cultural traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand carved kava kava ancestral figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from authentic, sustainably sourced tuna bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHair ornament worn for ceremonial and cultural occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by Rapa Nui elder Uncle Johnny Tuki Huke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbol of ancestry, protection, and cultural continuity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniquely hand carved with natural material variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e14x3 cm, 25g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54000099852572,"sku":"PASIFIKA-26","price":850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/3394\/6416\/files\/Tuna-bone-hair-pin-square-frame.jpg?v=1774409940","url":"https:\/\/shop.australian.museum\/products\/tuna-bone-kava-kava-hair-ornament","provider":"Australian Museum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}