HEI TIKI
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a maori nephrite figure neck pendant
hei tiki
With head tilted to the left, pierced for suspension; a nephrite chisel blade pierced as a pendant; a nephrite ear pendant of drop shape, pierced for suspension; a tooth pendant with traces of red sealing-wax; and an iron fish hook on length of plaited fibre line
3.8cm. to 15cm. long (5)
hei tiki
With head tilted to the left, pierced for suspension; a nephrite chisel blade pierced as a pendant; a nephrite ear pendant of drop shape, pierced for suspension; a tooth pendant with traces of red sealing-wax; and an iron fish hook on length of plaited fibre line
3.8cm. to 15cm. long (5)