Bone Carving #43 Hei Tiki (Hine-ahu-one) Heru Bone Carving #47 Ripeka (Pākura)

Bone Carving #47 Ripeka (Pākura)

black adjustable waxed cord with tidy whipping and lashing which adds additional value to the piece

and comes with a black adjustable waxed cord

has paua inlay for eyes and an has adjustable

This taonga embodies prestige

Bone Carving #43 Hei Tiki (Hine-ahu-one) Heru Bone Carving #47 Ripeka (Pākura)Bone Carving #43 Hei Tiki (Hine ahu one) This beautiful bone Hei Tiki named Hine ahu one depicts the first woman in creation, often said to be created alongside Tiki the first man. Hine ahu one was created and formed by clay at Kurawaka, by Tne (a son of Papatnku). It measures 10 x 5cm (at widest), is double sided, and comes with a brown adjustable waxed cord. It can also be worn sideways if you adjust the cord and utilised holes on each side.