This finely carved Hei Tiki pendant has been hand crafted by Andy Ruskin from Marsden Flower Pounamu, showing warm green tones with soft golden Putiputi (Flower) highlights. The form is compact yet beautifully balanced, with delicate detailing, making this a graceful and expressive piece.
Hei Tiki- According to legend 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.
Marsden Flower Pounamu- from the Marsden, West Coast area. The centre of this stone is a highly translucent, light-ish green shade, free from dark spots and other flaws. One of the rarest varieties, held in high esteem by the Māori. The most prized Greenstone in New Zealand is Flower Jade, Greenstone with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring come from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.
Hand Carved by Andy Ruskin
Size 66mm long x 39mm wide x 8.5mm thick
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