Nephrite and abalone shell eyes - 11 cm
New Zealand
Provenance:
Old British Collection
Ted Few, United Kingdom
Private collection, United Kingdom
Used as pendants indistinctly by women and men, Hei Tiki were always worn by high-ranking dignitaries in the Maori society.
Beautiful light green Punamu, great use. First half of 19th Century.
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