Hand Carved Hawaiian Wood Tiki Ku God Statue For Sale

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Hand Carved Hawaiian Wood Tiki Ku God Statue:
$49.00

🌺 Kū — The Hawaiian God of Strength, War, and Prosperity
Kū is one of the four major gods of traditional Hawaiian religion (along with Kāne, Lono, and Kanaloa). His name means “to stand” — fitting for a deity associated with strength, taking a stand, protection, and action.
He is a powerful, masculine, upright force in nature and society.
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⭐ What Kū Represents
Kū has many forms, each tied to a different aspect of Hawaiian life:
1. Kū-ka-ili-moku — God of War
The most famous form.
   •   Protector of chiefs and warriors
   •   Fierce, commanding presence
   •   Often represented in tall carved ki‘i (tiki-style statues) with a strong posture and wide eyes
2. Kū-kauakahi — God of Leadership
   •   Patron of chiefs (ali‘i)
   •   Symbol of order, rule, and decision-making
3. Kū-kuila — God of Craftsmen & Builders
   •   Protector of canoe makers, woodworkers, and carvers
   •   Represents skill, precision, and creation
4. Kū-moku-hali‘i — Provider & Household Protector
   •   Guardian of families and homes
   •   Associated with prosperity, fishing, and farming. Size is 19.5” x 7”