This 95mm Hei Tiki is carved from beach serpentine Pounamu I sourced near Hokitika. It features a side-hanging design with paua inlaid eyes and a harakeke-coloured 4-braid cord through the arm. The deep moss green stone has tan highlights from the original skin of the stone on the face, belly, and hand. Hei Tiki are rich in tradition, symbolising whakapapa, fertility, and ancestral strength.
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Whakatipu is a Raukaraka Pounamu Hei Tiki, carved in the traditional groove style. Its golden-orange hues give it a rich, warm presence. A taonga of deep ancestral connection and meaning.
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This unique pounamu hei tiki proudly displays a natural flaw, becoming an embellishment rather than a defect. It’s a reminder that true beauty lies in individuality and the marks our experiences leave upon us. Crafted with respect and inspired by the philosophy of embracing imperfections.
https://campbellcarving.co.nz/whakairia-hei-tiki/
