Maori Nephrite Hei Tiki Pendant, Auhunga Pounamu Variety

An old Maori nephrite hei tiki, pale Auhunga variety pounamu,…
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An old Maori nephrite hei tiki, pale Auhunga variety pounamu, modelled with head tilted with chin to left shoulder, the forehead pierced with a suspension hole and unusually with a second semi-concealed suspension hole immediately beside it, arms reach down to the thighs, the lower leg section broken off. Y registered. Height 7.5 cm

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