Hei Tiki Inanga - Greenstone Tiki Pendant

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Hei Tiki Inanga - Greenstone Tiki PendantHei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward. Traditionally worn by Mori as ornaments of respect and status, they are a prestigious gift to be handed down as taonga (treasure) through the generations carrying the wisdom and mana of those who wore them previously. This side hung hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from inanga pounamu

The entire process took around 130 hours

It measures 163mm by 55mm

with the sterling silver setting crafted by John Mayo

It measures 65mm by 60mm

these pieces reflect the meeting of European tradition and Aotearoa New Zealand Māori identity

Pounamu ring external diameter - 21 x 21mm

The decorations on heru were often a symbol of mana and prestige

It measures 104mm by 65mm

Porohita (circle) symbolise the completion of cycles

This piece was hand carved by Paul Anderson

This hei matau was carved by Samuel Potter from Raukaraka pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

a kekeno (seal) jaw bone