A fabulous Tiki handcrafted from an incredible piece of Kawakawa Pounamu and mounted onto a gorgeous piece of water worn Kokopu Pounamu. This fabulous sculpture has wonderful white mother of pearl eyes and will make the most incredible taonga to be worn or to sit in a place of pride, and past on through the generations.
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.
Sculpture -
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
Base -
Kokopu- Greenstone from the West Coast Taramakau River area, West Coast. Comes in many colour variations from light to dark browns, creamy whites, light blues, olive greens to yellow even golden. Also known as trout-stone named after the dark brown, olive green and yellowish markings found on the three species of native freshwater trout. The spotted textures and range of colour give this stone a diverse presence.
Hand Carved by Luke Leaf
Size Sculpture 119mm long x 73mm wide x 13mm thick
Base 128mm long x 89mm wide x 71mm high
Total height 186mm
This will be the exact piece 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.
