Hei Tiki, D39.352
Physical Description
Nephrite - burnt yellow/cream over most of surface
Head turned to left. One hand on chest, other on thigh. Legs broken off just below hips. Oval head turned to left- very few facial features, eyes (no sealing wax) and mouth only. Female sex indicated. Perforated at top - biconical.
Head turned to left. One hand on chest, other on thigh. Legs broken off just below hips. Oval head turned to left- very few facial features, eyes (no sealing wax) and mouth only. Female sex indicated. Perforated at top - biconical.
Research Notes
The high temperature has destroyed all characteristics of the stone - Russell Beck 8/3/13
Provenance
? Locality
Lake Rotorua
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 90 x 40 x 10mmAll Rights Reserved