Hei tiki

Description
Bone pendant/ hei tiki. Paua shell eyes. Darker material in pupil, possibly wood. Four perforations and one suspension aperture. Chin tilts to right. Diamond shape on forehead. Hands on chest and thigh. Three fingers on left hand, four on right hand.
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Description
Bone pendant/ hei tiki. Paua shell eyes. Darker material in pupil, possibly wood. Four perforations and one suspension aperture. Chin tilts to right. Diamond shape on forehead. Hands on chest and thigh. Three fingers on left hand, four on right hand.
Subject categories
Māori culture
Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
6888

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