NZ GREENSTONE HEI TIKI SCULPTURE (J998)
Stunning Tiki carved locally, made from Kawakawa and Hapopo Pounamu sourced from the West Coast of NZ. This has been mounted on a wooden base with wrought iron rods to hold Tiki in place. Eyes are filled in with Pāua shell for effect.
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.
Measurements:
240 mm height including base (largest Tiki - 81 mm)
165 mm width base (largest Tiki - 49 mm)
108 mm thickness base (largest Tiki - 118 mm)
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
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.
HEIRLOOM GUARANTEE
Your Pounamu should last you a lifetime - and more. Pounamu is said to increase inmanaas 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.
Hear from our happy customers
Amazing Pounamu handcarved greenstone pendants and whale bone handcarved manaiaTikis for protection and are sacred came from Christchurch to Auckland through customs to Sydney beautifully wrapped treasures thank you.
I was blown away by the service, quality and affordability. Louise was very helpful and accommodating and Dean is a great carver, clearly plenty of skill and pride goes into his work. Would highly recommend!
