GENUINE HEI TIKI - TRADITIONAL MAORI TREASURE IN MINATURE
HAND CARVED BY ARTISTS OF NEW ZEALAND
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The genuine Hei Tiki carvings are often referred to as 'Tiki ', and 'Hei' means to wear around ones neck. The Tiki is regarded as a good luck charm when worn and in some areas is also regarded as a fertility symbol. As ancient symbols, they are little understood so there are a number of legends about their meaning.
Some say the Tiki came from the stars and that he was the first man of the world. Tiki are also often depicted with webbed feet which suggests a strong link to the creatures of the sea. Tiki are respected as teachers of all things - and the wearer of this symbol is therefore seen to possess clarity of thought, loyalty, great inner knowledge and strength of character.
The bone carvings based on Maori designs in particular have special significance, as pre-European Maori had no written language so tribal history and the stories of the gods were kept using many forms of fine arts and crafts ranging from basket and cloth weaving to complex wood, bone, shell and jade carving. These artifacts were then handed down through generations of tribal elders and became sacred treasures ("Taonga"), telling the history of a tribe and taking on the spirits of past great leaders and warriors who had worn them.
It is believed that a genuine Hei Tiki worn with respect or given with love, takes on the spirit of those who handle or wear it. Therefore they become a spiritual link between people spanning time and distance. Genuine Hei Tiki that have been worn by family or tribal members over many generations contain the spirit of all of those people and are truly a great and powerful treasure.
Every Hei Tiki purchased through NZ Pacific is presented with a braided or platted waxed braid cord, along with woven native flax bag designed to show the traditional styling and beauty of the carving.
Also supplied is an attractive information sheet telling of the meaning of the particular genuine Hei Tiki. We ship internationally to USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and rest of world.
