Bone Carving #13 Hei Tiki (Tekoteko Kaihautu) sale This bone carving depicts the

This bone carving depicts the arero or the tongue (inspired by the Arero of the taiaha)

This toki represents the 3 baskets of knowledge obtained by Tane from the 12th heaven

Measures 20

The tongue or words have the power to create in both positive and negative ways

A great taonga for a rangatahi or an emerging leader or someone excelling in their role (cultural

Bone Carving #13 Hei Tiki (Tekoteko Kaihautu) sale This bone carving depicts theBone Carving #13 Hei Tiki (Tekoteko Kaihautu) This taonga depicts a human form, a male of chiefly status. The face holds moko kanohi, which is also significant of place and status in whnau family. This measures 8. 6cm length x 3. 2cm width, is single sided and as paua inlay for eyes and adjustable black, plaited, wax cord. Option: Interchangeable cord means you can wear this hei tiki as pictured or adjust to wear horizontally from left to right