Double headed~Hei Tiki~Hei Matau 9.0cm

This expertly crafted Large Nephrite~Greenstone Double headed Hei Tiki~Hei Matau pendant measures approximately 9.0cm and have a width of 7.0cm at its widest point..

Pendant comes on a brown hand braided rope style necklace cord that can be easily adjusted to fit the wearer's desired length.

~HEI TIKI ~ Are highly recognized Māori and Hawaiian ornaments. They are frequently passed down as family treasures, representing the ancestry of the wearer. The meaning behind these intricately carved treasures is still shrouded in mystery. While 'hei' signifies a necklace pendant, 'tiki' embodies the human figure. Some attribute the tiki to Tiki, the first man, while others argue that it symbolizes Hine-i-te-iwaiwa (the ancient ancestor of fertility) or the unborn child.

~HEI MATAU~ Fish hook represent strength, prosperity, abundance, and a great respect for the sea. It also is said to provide good luck and safety when traveling over water so is often worn by travellers.