Hei tiki
Kupu whakaahua: Hei tiki, greenstone pendant, made from dark green stone. This elongated hei tiki has outstretched arms and splayed legs. Part of the right arm and leg are broken, and a toe from the left foot is missing. The head is to the right shoulder and has a very prominent chin. A suspension hole has been made at the top of the head. Both the back and front of the hei tiki is flat, and the surface is worn and polished.
Kohinga: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1995.139.50Rā Tāpiringa: 03 Nov 1995Rūma Whakaatu: Maori Court WestKupu whakaahua: Hei tiki, greenstone pendant, made from dark green stone. This elongated hei tiki has outstretched arms and splayed legs. Part of the right arm and leg are broken, and a toe…