Bone Carving #13 Hei Tiki (Tekoteko Kaihautu) sale Measures 20

Measures 20

Discounted as a one-off practice piece which needs a home

The gifting of this taonga can acknowledge and celebrate someones achievements despite challenges and difficulties along the way

This bone carving depicts the arero or the tongue (inspired by the Arero of the taiaha)

The tongue or words have the power to create in both positive and negative ways

Bone Carving #13 Hei Tiki (Tekoteko Kaihautu) sale Measures 20Bone Carving #13 Hei Tiki (Tekoteko Kaihautu) This taonga depicts a human form, a male of chiefly status. The face holds moko kanohi, which is also significant of place and status in whnau family. This measures 8. 6cm length x 3. 2cm width, is single sided and as paua inlay for eyes and adjustable black, plaited, wax cord. Option: Interchangeable cord means you can wear this hei tiki as pictured or adjust to wear horizontally from left to right