A gorgeous Hei Tiki handcrafted from a stunning piece of Douglas Creek Serpentinite Pounamu. A solid carving, dark and intense with flashes of green colour and bright vibrant Paua eyes, and with strong black plaited cord, this will be a treasured taonga to last a lifetime.
Hei Tiki- The exact meaning behind the stylized design is deeply rooted in traditional Māori pakiwaitara (stories) and has been interpreted in a few different ways. In Māori legend, Tiki was the first mortal man created by Tāne (the god of the forest), making the carving a symbol of humankind's origins and lineage. Another widely held belief is that the figure represents Hine-te-iwaiwa, the moon goddess and patroness of fertility and childbirth. Because of its shape, many also interpret the design as a stylization of the human embryo. The distinct carved head tilted to the side is believed to symbolize a newborn child or spiritual wisdom. Additionally, the figures frequently display a blend of both male (Tāne) and female (Wāhine) features, representing the balance of life's energies.
Douglas Creek Pounamu(a form of Serpentinite) – Found only on the West Coast of the South Island in the vicinity of its name’s sake, primarily a serpentinite or pyroxenite metamorphic rock, sometimes featuring magnetite inclusions that create shimmering or smoky visual effects, a stunning piece of Artwork. Two or more Serpentine minerals can form a Serpentinite Rock and many other sub varieties of this stunner. This is regarded as one of the three stones that make up the Pounamu family.
Serpentinite
has amazing healing qualities; to replenish and restore energy in the body, it also creates a protective and energetic field around us. Serpentinite can be a porous stone; in some cases, it will absorb the oils from your skin and deepen the colour of your stone. Each piece of Serpentinite has inclusions of many minerals that make a stunning piece of Artwork. Two or more Serpentine minerals can form a Serpentinite Rock and many other sub varieties of this stunner. This is regarded as one of the three stones that make up the Pounamu family.
Hand Carved Andrew McGregor
Hei Tiki Size 103mm long x 63mm wide x 19mm thick
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