The Greenstone Shop
NZ Greenstone Large Hei Tiki Pendant (AR598) Inanga Pounamu
Beautifully detailed Hei Tiki made from Inanga Pounamu with stunning fuchsite eyes. Hand carved by Graeme Wylie.
Hei Tiki is a symbol of fertility and good luck. It is also said to bring the wearer strength of character, allowing one to be loyal, clear headed and perceptive. The Tiki will often be depicted with its tongue poking out for protection.
Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride.
Measurements:
79 mm length
46 mm width
11 mm depth
Comes with an adjustable cord and a jute drawstring bag.
You will receive the exact one pictured.
Behind Tiki
Hei Tiki is a symbol of fertility and good luck. It is also said to bring the wearer strength of character, allowing one to be loyal, clear-headed and perceptive. The Tiki will often be depicted with its tongue poking our for protection.
We love the Pounamu we purchased from these guys and really appreciate how they replaced the cord for us a year later.
HEIRLOOM GUARANTEE
Your Pounamu should last you a lifetime - and more. Pounamu is said to increase in mana as it is passed on through generations. We guarantee that any Greenstone Shop piece will survive to become an heirloom piece, spreading its mana throughout your whanau if it is well cared for, loved and respected.