Hei Tiki, O50.023
Physical Description
Nephrite/head and right arm inanga/lower portion kahurangi variety, head turned to left. No sealing wax. Forked tongue. Arms rest on thighs, legs brought together at feet. Ribs (1 each side) indicated. Upper perforation broken out and another started beneath.
Research Notes
Chatoyant —Russell Beck
High transparency
Tremolite Xls inclusions
Suspension hole broken out and another started.
Natural
Finished
—Maika Mason
Catalogue card:
Nephrite, head turned to left. No sealing wax. Forked tongue. Arms rest on thighs, legs brought together at feet. Ribs (1 each side) indicated. Perforation broken
Oldman Coll 334
On display - Hei tiki
Fig 16 Hei tiki
Maori Hall label 1990:
A hei tiki breast pendant of later style with a large, angled head and the legs in squatting position.
Nephrite, head turned to left. No sealing wax. Forked tongue. Arms rest on thighs, legs brought together at feet. Ribs (1 each side) indicated. Perforation broken
Oldman Coll 334
On display - Hei tiki
Fig 16 Hei tiki
Maori Hall label 1990:
A hei tiki breast pendant of later style with a large, angled head and the legs in squatting position.
Provenance
Locality:
Long Beach
Source:
Arahura
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 88 x 62 x 10mmAll Rights Reserved