Moko Pounamu Hei Tiki NZ Genuine Blue Inanga Greenstone - Te Waipounamu/Te Ika-a-Maui

Two magnificent handcrafted Hei Tiki from an exceptionally rare piece of Blue Inanga Pounamu, this stone is incredibly hard and along with the stunning colours and markings combine to make these rare and unique, and showcase the rich array of colours our wonderful pounamu comes in. These already magical carvings are further enhanced by their incredible size and the paua shell eyes. An amazing pair of taonga, carved by a master carver.

These Fabulous Pieces are available individually and the prices are set out below or at the special price of $11,000 together.

Hei Tiki- According to legends Tiki was the first man on Earth who originated from the stars. The first mortal person who created the first woman after his image. The exact meaning of the Tiki is disputed. There are several opinions but the most accepted are that the Tiki stands for fertility. Traditionally regarded as a good luck charm meant to keep evil spirits away.

Inanga- Pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.

Hand Carved by Des Hetherington

Size North 149mm long x 92mm wide x 19mm thick $7000

Size South 127mm long x 68mm wide x 21mm thick $5000

These will be the exact pieces you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or device screen resolutions that you are viewing from.