Hei Tiki Kahurangi- Greenstone Tiki Pendant

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Hei Tiki Kahurangi- 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 hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kahurangi pounamu sourced

celebration and tribulation

Moa Hunter people adorned themselves with necklaces made of various materials

has a glossy finish and is hung on a 925 sterling silver chain

they are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty to te ao tūroa (the outer world)

including shark teeth

It measures 163mm by 55mm

It measures 69mm by 31mm

This results in an attractive design of the half hitch knots within the bind

It measures 70mm in diameter

and will take a full day of 6-7 hrs

The perfect gift for those in your life who like to work with their hands

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