Pounamu Tiki Pendant (extra large) by Alex Sands A Jean 9cm x 13cm x 3cm

9cm x 13cm x 3cm

Each tree trunk pattern is unique to its own

is the smaller of the two species

‘yelp’ call was thought to be an ominous forewarning of bad news or events

Pounamu Tiki Pendant (extra large) by Alex Sands A Jean 9cm x 13cm x 3cmNZ Pounamu by Alex Sands On a waxed nylon cord Adjustable length 11. 2cm x 6. 4 x 0. 7cm About the Tiki: To Maori the Tiki was a revered taonga, but the origins of the Tiki are obscure. To some the Tiki is the first man created by Tane. Hei Tiki is said to have held a wealth of knowledge and a great teacher of all things and the wearer would possess similar qualities. In some areas the Tiki would be buried with the guardian and later retrieved by the