Bone Heru with Tiki Face - 160mm

Bone Heru with Tiki Face - Large.

Bone Heru with Paua Eyes.

Tiki - According to legends Tiki was the first man on Earth who originated from the stars.

The first mortal person who created the first woman after his image.

The exact meaning of the Tiki is disputed.

There are several opinions but the most accepted are that the Tiki stands for fertility.

Traditionally regarded as a good luck charm meant to keep evil spirits away.

Heru, used by Maori to fasten long hair into a top knot.

These also identified the rank of the wearer and were usually carved from a single piece of whale bone or wood and on occasion decorated with paua shell.

These days many bone carvings are made from cattle bone as it is an ethically abundant source.

Size Approx 160 H x 35mm W.

We photograph each piece but a slight colour variation may occur.