Hei Tiki, D28.11

Pounamu/nephrite hei tiki, kawakawa variety. Head has partial heat treatment. Pointed head turns to the left, eyebrows, deep set eyes and pointed tongue which drops over lower jaw. Breasts, elbows distinctly outlined, arms sitting on thighs but no hands or fingers outlined. Legs have three toes on each leg in centre of body. Perforation drilled from back to centre top of head. Chatoyant qualities on body.

Locality: New Zealand