Hei Tiki Raukaraka - Greenstone Tiki Pendant

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Hei Tiki Raukaraka - Greenstone Tiki PendantHei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward. Traditionally worn by Mori as ornaments of respect and status, they are a prestigious gift to be handed down as taonga (treasure) through the generations carrying the wisdom and mana of those who wore them previously. This hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from raukaraka pounamu sourced

It measures 61mm by 21mm

it was carved by Master Carver Norm Clark

Pātiti are the outcome of European trade and Māori ingenuity

This hei toki was carved by Aaron Marshall from flower jade kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

As a Deluxe Sporting Model

This sculptural pekapeka was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

This particular kumete

This manu was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

The typical turnaround time for muka binding is 5 business days

This ring was handcrafted in our studio by Preet Sands using kawakawa pounamu sourced from Marsden in Te Wai Pounamu

This rei puta was carved by Trent Lawrie from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

This exquisitely hand-tooled hei tiki was carved by Layton Robertson and measures approximately 70 x 45 mm