Photo of collection object Pendant (Hei-tiki) — Maori. Pendant (Hei-tiki), 18th or early 19th century. Nephrite, sealing wax, pāua shell, 4 1/2 x 2 x 1/2 in (11.4 x 5.1x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum Collection, 03.211. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Pendant (Hei-tiki)

18th or early 19th century

Maori

Arts of the Pacific Islands

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maori
Classification: Ornament
Formatted Medium: Nephrite, sealing wax, pāua shell
Medium: nephrite, sealing, wax, pāua, shell
Locations: Place made: North Island, Hawke Bay, New Zealand
Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 2 x 1/2 in (11.4 x 5.1x 1.3 cm)
Departments: Arts of the Pacific Islands
Accession Number: 03.211
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Collection
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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