Hei Tiki - Bone wahaika based on the traditional rongoa

based on the traditional rongoa

Photo frame (c/w instructions on how to mount your photo

As with most Māori designs

could represent three siblings or children of the wearer or a couple and their child

This Triple Manaia is a beautiful piece of bone carving

Hei Tiki - Bone wahaika based on the traditional rongoaThis beautiful Hei Tiki is etched with beautiful designs, over the face, arms and legs and holding a kotiati which is a type of club. Hei tiki can be translated as a human like carving worn around the neck, they can be carved from different materials wood, bone, greenstone, etc. Legend says that it is the depiction of the first man created by Tne Mahuta, while others believe it is a depiction of Tne himself. Dimensions: W 40mm x L 80mm