Hawaiian Tiki Masks

Hawaiian art is closely related to Maori art. Both are Polynesian cultural expressions.


Hawaiian tiki masks are hand carved wooden masks resembling Hawaiian gods. In earlier days tiki sculptures were created to ward off evil spirits and to induce fertility. Some state they were historically worn by Hawaiian warriors but this is not entirely clear. These masks are now popular as home decor items.

Tiki masks, as well as other expressions of deities such as tiki totems and statues are arguably the most typical expressions of Hawaiian culture. Check out my latest Squidoo lens on these wooden masks.