Vintage COCO JOE Hawaiian Tiki God Ku 6” Figure Made in Hawaii Hapa Wood 1979

This figurine is a vintage Coco Joe's tiki statue representing Kū, the Hawaiian god of strength and war. It is made from a composite material known as Hapa Wood, a resin designed to simulate the look and feel of natural Hawaiian woods.
Description
Deity: The statue depicts Kū, one of the four major gods in Hawaiian mythology, known as the god of strength, war, politics, fishing, and farming.
Material: It is made of "Hapa Wood," a popular mid-century material used for souvenirs that combines ground natural materials (often lava rock or wood particles) with resin.
Origin & Maker: The piece was made in Hawaii by Coco Joe's, a company founded in 1960 that produced a wide range of Hawaiian figurines and souvenirs popular through the 1970s and 80s.
Design: The statue features the distinct, fierce facial expressions and muscular pose typical of Kū representations. The base typically has "HAWAII" carved into it, as seen in the image, and often included manufacturer numbers or dates .