Pendant
MOA: University of British Columbia
3425/5
Wood pendant (hei tiki) of a stylized human figure. The figure's head is tilting to its right. The large circular eyes have shell inlay. Both hands are on its thighs. A braided cord is tied through a hole at the middle of the forehead.
- Type of Item pendant
- Culture Maori
- Material wood, abalone shell, plant fibre
- Measurements height 26.0 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 0.8 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Bette Thompson
- Received from Bette Thompson
- Made in New Zealand
- Creation Date during 1960
- Ownership Date before February 10, 2020
- Acquisition Date on February 10, 2020
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3425/0005