MARQUIS ISLANDS, French Polynesia. Ivi poo" ornament made from a section of bone carved from a tiki. It is a stringing bead that was worn mainly by men, as a necklace, around locks of hair or as decoration for many objects (calling conches, gourds, drums or fan handles). Late 19th-early 20th century. Height: 3.3 cm. Provenance: Collection of the painter Michel B, Angers.