Hei tiki (pendant in human form)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameHei tiki (pendant in human form)

ProductionUnknown; carver; New Zealand

Classificationpendants, pectorals

Materialspounamu

Materials SummaryInconclusive pounamu variety; Inconclusive pounamu source

Techniquesheating

DimensionsOverall: 83mm (width), 123mm (length), 26mm (depth), 401.1g (weight)

Registration NumberME002974

Credit lineGift of Alexander Turnbull, 1913

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