Hei Tiki, D35.528
Physical Description
Nephrite/pounamu hei tiki. Inanga variety, feather fractures, medium translucency, small. Head turned to right side. Remnant sealing wax or paint? in eyes. Forked tongue, small circular projection in mouth. Hands rest on thighs, legs joined together with three toed feet. Suspension hole centre top of head drilled from rear broken out.
Provenance
Locality:
Wanganui River
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 63 x 32 x 8mmAll Rights Reserved