Tiki Playing Cards
Tiki dates back to the 13th century. Created by Tane God, Tiki is Half-Man, Half-God.
The Tiki symbolizes a mythical character who created Human beings, Polynesians used to worship and fear it.
Tiki has preserved this spiritual and mystical value and the privileged place it was granted in the past.
It still occupies an important position in society, even today, a Tiki evokes the respect of Polynesians.
A deck of playing cards full of mysteries and symbology.
TUCK BOX
In the tuck box, have been used a mix of colors for all the design elements. Each color has a specific meaning.
Red represents fire. It's associated with strength, power, and passion.
Blue represents water. It's associated with communicative, calming, and trustworthy.
Yellow represents sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy.
Have been used also several symbologies.
BACK DESIGN
In the back design is pictured a sad carving.
ACES
Ancient followers worshiped the Gods through prayer, chanting, surfing, lava sledding, and even human sacrifice. This is represented by the Aces.
KINGS
The Kings represent Tiki who is seen by the Maori mythology as the first man that ever lived and was created by the God Tane
QUEENS
Tiki lived a very lonely life, so Tane created his wife who is portrayed by the Queens.
JACKS
The 4 Jacks represent the 4 gods: Ku the God of war, Lono the God of fertility and peace, Kane the God of light and life, and Kanaloa the God of the sea.
JOKER
In the Joker is pictured a happy carving.
The cards are poker size.