Kapua (Tiki)
Kapua is a term from Hawaiian mythology referring to demigods or children of gods who are born into mortal families, possessing both human and divine qualities. In the context of carved tiki figures, kapua are believed to be representations of deified ancestors that can come to life as spiritual guardians. These sacred figures are central to Hawaiian spiritual practice, serving as physical manifestations of ancestral mana or spiritual power. Tiki figures are carved from wood or stone and placed at the entrances of homes, villages, and sacred sites to ward off malevolent spirits and attract goo