Nephrite Maori Greenstone Pounamu QUALITY Jade Hei TIKI Top NZ Carver NEIL BROWN
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Nephrite Maori Greenstone Pounamu QUALITY Jade Hei TIKI Top NZ Carver NEIL BROWN:
$1099.00
THIS IS A SMALL TO MEDIUMSIZE REAL QUALITY HEI TIKI
THIS sale FOR ONE TIKI, THE 4TH IN THE LAST PHOTO WHICH YOU CAN CHECK FOR SIZE COMPARIOSN!
MADE IN NZ IN TOP NZ JADE BY A TOP NZ CARVER (NOT A CHEAP COPY BY A NON NZER)
Completely hand made at the end from most sought after QUALITY Marsden jade (Fantastictranslucency)from South island of New Zealand
THIS PIECE OF JADE IS very sought after with correct deep green colour balanced with desirable translucency and KAWAKAWA SPOTTINGS.
This is based on the famous Hei Tiki in the British museum and has many details (SUCH AS )
Head Ridge,Eyebrows , Nose ridge, Nostrils, Hour glass pupils , Mouth with teeth and tounge, Ribs, elbows, Knees, Ankles Etc
WHICH AMOUNTS TO HOURS OF HAND FINISHING WORK FOR SUCH SMALL HIGH DETAILS
Dimensions
75 X 38 X 13 mm (THICK CHEST & PUKU/TUMMY )
2 7/8\" X 1 1/2\" X 1/2\" inches
To be hung by the adjustable braided cord with slipknots (PROVIDED) from the concealed hole at the back!
Neil has been in the carving & jewellery industry from the age of 14 (since 1974) and spent another five years (77 to 82) to learn the tools and techniques.He has been carving pounamu for the ast 36 years which has been an awe inspiring and amazing experience which led to exploring the personality within every different type of it. The final form and sculpture is decided after many hours of thoughtful consideration leading to unparalleled excitement. Designing is an important factor in carving pounamu which starts with drawing objects which have flowing lines incorporating indigenous flora and fauna. He has constantly endeavoured to improve himself by learning from the mistakes for the betterment of his carvings and personality.His carvings are held and cherished in many private collections worldwide and worn by many stars, royalties & public figures and his work is sold in top New Zealand galleries and museum shops.His contemporaries think of him as one of the top tiki maker and artist.Hei Tiki
Commonly known as a good luck charm the tiki is also considered a symbol offertility. Assumed to be clear thinking, perceptive, loyal and knowledgeable,the wearers strength is their character. The Tiki is a talisman to the Maoripeople, and has been regarded as a good luck charm from the ancient times. TheMaori believe the Tiki represents the unborn human embryo. The most valuabletiki\'s were carved from greenstone and were handed down through the generationsas treasured possessions
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Made in New Zealand by New Zealand Carver in topNew ZealandNephrite greenstone!
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Nephrite Maori Greenstone Pounamu QUALITY Jade Hei TIKI Top NZ Carver NEIL BROWN:
$1099.00