Te Kohinga Taoka Māori
Collection Record
Hei tiki
Complete hei tiki pounamu pendant. Head turned to the proper right. A diagonal suspension hole is drilled from both sides, sloping towards the back of the tiki. Arms bent to rest on thighs, no fingers evident. Three toed feet join in the middle with three perforations distinguishing top toes and legs. Perforations distinguish arms. The small of the back has been reduced.
Provenance Place:
Whareakeake, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand
D49.446
Details
- Provenance Place
- Whareakeake, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand
- Cultural Group
- Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
- Measurements
- 100 x 56 x 10.5mm
- Rights
- All rights reserved
- Department
- Taoka Maori
- Accession Number
- D49.446
- On Display
- Yes
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