New Zealand Flower Jade Tiki

$2,280.00 NZD
$2,280.00 NZD $2,280.00 NZD
SKU:
TAMATK2280P
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This hei tiki was designed, carved and finished by the hands of Tamaora Walker, who used a beautiful piece of New Zealand flower jade. The eyes are made from New Zealand Paua shell. Hei tiki made from pounamu are valued as family heirlooms, and as it gets passed down through generations the spiritual value is said to increase. The wearer of a hei tiki is assumed to be knowledgable, loyal and perceptive, with their strength being in their character.
Size:
84mm x 43mm
Stone:
New Zealand Pounamu
$2,280.00 NZD $2,280.00 NZD
SKU:
TAMATK2280P

Description

This hei tiki was designed, carved and finished by the hands of Tamaora Walker, who used a beautiful piece of New Zealand flower jade. The eyes are made from New Zealand Paua shell. Hei tiki made from pounamu are valued as family heirlooms, and as it gets passed down through generations the spiritual value is said to increase. The wearer of a hei tiki is assumed to be knowledgable, loyal and perceptive, with their strength being in their character.
Hei Tiki

Hei Tiki

The Hei Tiki represents the human form and one's ancestors. Traditionally passed from parent to child or used for protection and good luck. It links the past, present and future.

Pounamu Tiki

Passing down through generations of whanau (family), the mana (prestige) and korero (stories) of the Hei Tiki grow, forming lasting connections with tūpuna (ancestors) and bringing knowledge and protection.

A Hei Tiki is an image carved in human form

Thought to represent the human form, Hei Tiki are a complex form, and one of the most challenging to shape by hand, with New Zealand pounamu typically being used for their creation. The form is deemed to be one of the highest achievements of early pounamu artistry and today's jade carvers take great care in protecting the culturally iconic figure in their work.

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Our Packaging

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Why choose Pounamu?

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Hand carved

Hand carved

Smooth lines, soft finishes, no scratches and no cuts.

Sustainable packaging

Sustainable packaging

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