Photo of collection object Pendant (Hei-tiki) — Maori. Pendant (Hei-tiki), 18th century (possibly). Nephrite, sealing wax, 2 3/4 x 1 11/16 x 1 3/16 in. (7 x 4.3 x 3 cm). Brooklyn Museum Collection, 03.212. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Pendant (Hei-tiki)

18th century (possibly)

Maori

Arts of the Pacific Islands

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maori
Classification: Ornament
Formatted Medium: Nephrite, sealing wax
Medium: nephrite, sealing, wax
Locations: Place made: South Island, New Zealand
Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 1 11/16 x 1 3/16 in. (7 x 4.3 x 3 cm)
Departments: Arts of the Pacific Islands
Accession Number: 03.212
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Collection
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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