NZ Greenstone XXLarge Pair of Hei Tiki Pendants (BN068) Rimu Pounamu
Beautifully detailed pair of male (brown cord) and female (black cord) Hei Tiki made from stunning Rimu Pounamu. These heavy pieces come with extra strong cords with a pounamu toggle piece at the end. Hand carved by Raniera Watson.
Measurements:
130 mm length
67 mm width
23 mm depth
Raniera Watson of Ngāti Tūwharetoa is a Māori carver and artist from Aotearoa, creating handmade taonga inspired by whakapapa, tikanga Māori, and traditional designs. His work includes hei tiki, pounamu-style carvings, and contemporary Māori art that reflects both cultural identity and creativity. Raniera is also studying Māori law, further strengthening the cultural foundations behind his work.
Passed through generations, the Hei Tiki is more than an ornament - it embodies ancestral connection, and symbolises fertility, prosperity, and protection. Believed to bestow strength of character, it guides the wearer towards loyalty, clarity, and keen perception. Often carved with its tongue protruding, the Tiki wards off negativity, serving as both a spiritual guardian and a beacon of good fortune.
The sacred stone of Aotearoa. Pounamu of this beautiful land encompasses nephrite jade, serpentine, and tangiwai (bowenite). To the Māori of New Zealand, Pounamu (greenstone) is more than just a stone, it is a taonga (treasure) woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of their ancestors. Revered as a gift from the gods, it carries the mana (prestige) of the land and the strength of the rivers.
When worn close to the skin it absorbs your wairua (spirit); over time its lustre deepens along with the bond between wearer and stone. Pounamu is a gift from the heart and as such should be worn or displayed with respect and pride.
Comes with a toggled cord and Jute drawstring bag.
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!
