Hei-tiki pendant
nephrite jade with red sealing wax
19th century CE
Maori culture
NewZealand
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A carved greenstone Māori hei-tiki with intricate facial features and abalone shell inlay for eyes, set against a plain background.
Collection of traditional Māori hei-tiki pendants, showcasing intricate carvings and various sizes, some with attached cords.
#Heitiki ornaments worn by the #Maori of #Aotearoa are fashioned by hand from tough #pounamu (#NewZealand greenstone or nephrite jade), and worn around the neck. No two hei tiki are alike and each one has its own personality imbued in. 📝Kim Martins https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1659/hei-tiki/
The Meaning of the Hei Tiki Some believe Tiki was the first man in Māori legend, created by the Atua Tāne (God of the forest). Others consider Tiki to be the Atua himself and the forefather of humankind. Whether man or God, there is consensus in Māori culture that humankind descends from Tiki lineage. When you break the word down into its separate parts, "Hei" donates something worn around the neck and "Tiki" is a word used by Māori for human images carved into wood, bone, stone, or other material. A Hei Tiki is therefore an image carved in human form that is worn around the neck. Traditionally, Hei Tiki are passed from parent to child or used for protection and good luck. Over time, as each generation has adorned the Hei Tiki, and as korero (stories) are told, the meaning and the prestige of the form has grown. Hei tiki are seen as a tangible link to ancestors and the spiritual essence (mana) passed down through lineage. They are often associated with Hine-te-iwaiwa, the goddess of childbirth, and worn by women during pregnancy.
Hei Tiki pendant
carved jade
Maori
New Zealand
circa 1880
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A hei-tiki is a type of jade neck pendant worn by the Māori people of New Zealand. It is a stylized human figure, often carved from greenstone (pounamu), and is considered a treasured taonga (treasure) passed down through generations. The term "hei" means something worn around the neck, and "tiki" refers to human-like figures common throughout Polynesia. Hei-tiki are deeply symbolic and carry the spiritual power (mana) of their previous owners. They are often associated with fertility, protection, and lineage. They typically feature a large, tilted head, oversized eyes, three-fingered hands, and knees that touch the feet. Hei-tiki are revered heirlooms and are seen as connections to ancestors and the past. While there are common features, individual hei-tiki can have unique characteristics, and regional variations exist.
A beautiful Hei-Tiki pendant by the Maori culture of New Zealand aka Aotearoa in carved nephrite jade with shell inlay around the 'eyes'.
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Bisque pincushion doll in 1920's flapper fashion, sitting next to a plastic hei tiki.
Close up of the pincushion doll.
Plastic vintage hei tiki. The eyes and mouth are highlighted in red.
Found an amazing pincushion doll at a nearby garage sale! Also got a plastic hei tiki that would have been found in boxes of weet-bix back in the day.
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Maori people, New Zealand
Hei Tiki
1500 - 1800
Nephrite
13 cm
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Playful joyful embroidery - Hine Te Iwaiwa with poi. Work in progress.
Hine Te Iwaiwa with poi #HeiTiki #Embroidery #TuiWhakaniko
