This piece has exceptional quality and I love the third eye in the forehead! I think that makes a one in a million piece! This is a true work of art!
I recently had the pleasure of acquiring this hand-carved tiki from Tangy & Ana in Nuku Hiva, and I can’t express how delighted I am with this beautiful piece! The craftsmanship is truly exceptional; you can see the love and skill that went into every detail. Each curve and carving tells a story, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Tangy & Ana's attention to detail is remarkable. The tiki has a unique character that makes it a standout piece in my collection. It’s evident that they pour their heart into their work, and it certainly shows. I highly recommend their creations to anyone looking for a meaningful and stunning addition to their home. Thank you, Tangy & Ana, for sharing your artistry with the world!
It's great to be able to support a local artist who creates such wonderful artwork.
After admiring the artwork on this site for some time I reached out to see if they would consider creating a piece similar in style to a previously sold piece I liked. Tangy and Ana went above and beyond and were kind enough to make an incredible Tiki Tama for me. The communication and shipping throughout was exceptional. I would highly encourage anyone interested to reach out as sculpture of this quality is not easy to find.
Amazing artist!!! You can see the love and passion in his handcrafted artwork. Double worth the waiting!! Tangy and Ana are the best🫶🤙🏻
Purchased a beautiful piece of wood sculpture art made by a local artist on Nuku Hiva. Very friendly service and I hope to be a return customer. Many thanks!
The beautiful Hakaui adventure with different hikes in the Hakaui valley. The warm hospitality of Ana and Tangy. The delicious food served. The tales told about the Hakaui history. My wife and I spent three days (two nights) with Ana and Tangy on the Hakaui adventure. You either hike there from Taioha'e or ride there by boat depending if Ana and Tangy are in town or not (you get clear directions well in advance as well as guidance how to make contact with captain Mai if need be). During this period we hiked to Vaipo waterfall, the cursed Tiki, to Kavi Kaffee through the Mape forrest, to the secret valley through the beautiful Banyan forest (and over the "coco nut cemetary") and finally to one of the three warrior view-points in the valley. We passed through the shallow river multiple times (so nice and cool!), got to see several burial places, both for high ranked members of the tribes and for the normal people. It was warm, somewhat challenging - and so very rewarding. The views were stunning, the food Tangy and Ana prepared was nothing short of wonderful and our housing was a comfortable tent with an air mattress and nice clean bedding - we slept like baby koalas! But above all, the hospitality and generosity shown by our hosts will likely be the warmest memory we carry with us.
/Richard and Frida (Feb 3-5, 2022)
We recently visited Tangy and Ana for the day and did the trip to the waterfall, on our trip to Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva. Hands down the highlight of our trip. From the breathtaking boat ride into the valley, the walk thru a beautiful jungle to the most amazing site we saw in all of our 10 days in the Marquesas… ending with an amazing home cooked meal shared in their home. This is a must-do excursion if you want the true authentic experience. Outside Tangy being an amazing artist, these two have a great story and if part of traveling for you is to meet and connect with interesting and authentic people this hits the mark. On a side note, highly suggest reading Ana’s book before hand, great way to even more understand what drew her to the island and how they met. For my wife it was on par with meeting a movie star as she connected so much reading the book. Plan ahead, set it up. They will assist with connecting you with a boat transfer, Mai was great for this as we bounced across the waves. If you have the luxury, do the multi day excursion as there is so much more they are able to show you. That is our only regret and as well that we talked so much on our hike that we had less time to chat at lunch. Thanks Tangy and Ana for a memorable experience!
Chris and Becky
I ordered a wonderful carved tiki - Tiki Vahana - in December of 2021. I was excited and anxious for it to arrive but it had not yet arrived by mid February 2022. I contacted Ana and Tangy to check on the whereabouts of the tiki. Ana assured me that a parcel had never been misplaced in the past. Ana went to extrordinary lengths to track and determine the location of the tiki in transit. She finally located the tiki in New Zealand and the item arrived within the following week. Whilst tiki's journey took some 11 weeks, I was immensely relieved to finally welcome the great protector tiki to its new home here in tropical North Queensland Australia where it holds a prominent and revered position of authority upon the dining table. I am equally thankful to Tangy as the creator of an exquisite and unique piece of polynesian art and to Ana for the unwaivering assistance provided and efforts applied in recovering Tiki Vahana - exeptional service! Get onto their website and select a unique and high quality item for your home to enrich your life.
Best regards
Mike
Reached out to Cannibal Art looking for an authentic U’u and was very satisfied with the experience. Ana and Tangy found a perfect piece that was far higher quality than ones occasionally seen made for tourists. No need to fear, even with a distant shipping location. Ordering in the times of COVID and over the Christmas/ New Years season, the item still arrived right on time with Ana’s expectation. The item was also excellently packaged and arrived safely.
I purchased a small piece in November from Cannibal Art for a Christmas gift. I wasn’t sure it would get to me in time, considering the distance, the pandemic, customs, etc, but it arrived in just two weeks!
The best part was that it was even nicer in person than the photos could show. I am a woodcarver myself and can fully appreciate and respect the high quality of Tangy’s art. I will be getting another piece for myself next! 🤙🏼
I recommend cannibal art marquesas to anyone who loves original art made by an exceptionally good craftsman. Tangy's works are all very beautiful! They are paradisiacal things made on the paradise on earth called Nuku Hiva island. And then of course you have Ana, together with Tangy they form an exceptionally good duo. The reason this company is doing so well is the magic between Ana and Tangy, each of them specialized in their own field. From Tangy this is making art as I said before and from Ana this is being very good at communicating with the customers and being kind. When you buy something from Cannibal Art you get much more than just the artwork, you receive the love, appreciation and help from these wonderful people. I've made it clear a few times now, but they are highly recommended! I've never met them but they feel like a bit like family to me.