The Greenstone Shop
NZ Greenstone XLarge Hei Tiki Pendant (AA540) Flower Jade Pounamu
Nicely detailed Hei Tiki made from stunning Flower Jade Pounamu. Hand carved by Al Brown.
Al Brown is an accomplished Carver from Whanganui with a 45 year long career. His Iwi is Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi and his Hapu is Ngati Rauka.
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 Maori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride.
Measurements:
110 mm length
56 mm width
11 mm thickness
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.