Hei Tiki, D24.864
Physical Description
Nephrite/pounamu hei tiki, kawakawa variety. Head turned to left, distinctive arms with elbow and three fingered hands sitting on hips. Legs ground thinner than rest of body. Three toes on feet and markings on abdomen indicating female. Suspension hole worn out with second started but unfinished on rear
Research Notes
Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
High transparency
Chromite Grains inclusions
Suspension hole worn out, Suspect has been suspended through leg.
Low Temperature heat treated. Reground after heating.
Finished
Provenance
Locality:
Hoon Hay
Source:
Westland
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 70 x 54 x 10mmAll Rights Reserved