Hei Tiki, D24.951
Physical Description
Nephrite/pounamu larger hei tiki, kawakawa variety. Head turned to left, inset eyes, double tongue. Suspension hole, drilled from both sides, broken out on top of head. Low transparency, arms with elbows joined on thighs. lightly marked three toed legs joined in middle. Body tapers down from distal point to proximal end. Shoulders highlighted by grinding right across neck, back also tapered to bottom. Legs ground on lower edge.
Research Notes
Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
Low transparency
Chromite Grains inclusions
Natural
Finished
Provenance
Locality:
Cheviot
Source:
Westland
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 118 x 68 x 14mmAll Rights Reserved