Protective ornaments in the form of carvings of exalted ancestor figures are called what?

A) Moko
B) Kula
C) Tapa
D) Tiki

Protective Ornaments

Decorative elements designed to ward off harm or danger, often imbued with cultural or religious significance.

Exalted Ancestor

A revered forebear who is honored and remembered for their achievements, wisdom, or virtue, often in a religious or cultural context.

Tiki

A Marquesas Islands (Polynesia) three-dimensional carving of an exalted, deified ancestor figure.