MAORI HEI TIKI

Description

Early Maori greenstone Hei Tiki with head to right and sealing wax to the eye recesses. The original suspension hole has broken through and has been re-tapped. Dates to the early part of the 19th century or possibly 18th century.

Dimensions

9.5cm long

19th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, antique maori pounamu pendant, Polynesian tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre

19th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, antique maori pounamu pendant, Polynesian tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre

19th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, antique maori pounamu pendant, Polynesian tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre