A magnificent handcrafted Tiki from a wonderful piece of Inanga Greenstone, showcasing the deep rich colours and markings of the stone. The old rugged, traditional design with toggle fastening adds that little bit more intrigue and is a wonderful feature of this piece.
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.
Genuine West Coast 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 Malcolm Hooper
Size
81mm long x 63mm wide x 13mm deep
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