In the mythology of some people, such as the Maori, it's believed that the god Tumatauenga created the first man on Earth, who was named Tiki. He met a beautiful woman in a lake and they eventually married.

The more commonly known structures called Tikis are generally carved out of stone or wood, and they come in the form of a humanoid figure. In most cultures, these carvings are used to mark sacred sites.

Read about Tiki at https://mythlok.com/tiki/