Nephrite Maori Greenstone Pounamu Des Hetherington WAIMEA DARK LARGE Hei Tiki

DH WAIMEA (Des box middle compartment). Made from VERY RARE QUALITY DARK GREEN jade from Waimea between kapitea (Marsden) to arahura South island of New Zealand. THIS PIECE OF JADE IS TIGHT QUALITY DARK GREEN and is quite clean with a bit lot of white inclusion adding character! Beautiful tactile satin finish and thick plaited waxed cord with a toggle ready to wear from the semi concealed hole at the top/back. 4 1/2 " x 2 15/16 " x 1/25/8 inches.

115 x 75 x 13-14 mms. Commonly known as a good luck charm the tiki is also considered a symbol of fertility. Assumed to be clear thinking, perceptive, loyal and knowledgeable, the wearers strength is their character. The Tiki is a talisman to the Maori people, and has been regarded as a good luck charm from the ancient times. The Maori believe the Tiki represents the unborn human embryo.

The most valuable tiki's were carved from greenstone and were handed down through the generations as treasured possessions. Please check my auctions that offer. Made in New Zealand by New Zealand Carver in New Zealand Nephrite greenstone! Prices (for generic and not well finished stuff) too! My auctions offer you the choice, range and reasonable prices too!

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