Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant

Price Reduced: $1000 ? $630 Photos don’t fully capture the presence of this piece. This Hand Carved Pounamu Hei Tiki has been named Kohu Karearea Discover the striking presence of this hand carved Hei Tiki, crafted from dual toned pounamu from Nelson, Te Tauihu, New Zealand. Its translucent deep grey streaks cut through a misty gold white, echoing the piercing flight of the karearea, fierce, silent, and sacred. Named Kohu Karearea, this tiki embodies vision, mystery, and spiritual guidance The karearea, one of Aotearoa’s most powerful native birds, is a guardian of high places, a protector, hunter, and spiritual sentinel. Just as the kohu (mist) obscures the path ahead, this Hei Tiki encourages trust in intuition, ancestral guidance, and inner strength when navigating life’s unseen terrain. Birds like the karearea were often seen as messengers between the living and spiritual realms, guiding people through the natural world and beyond. About This Piece • Material: Nelson (Te Tauihu) pounamu with rich natural color variation from diopside inclusions • Eyes: Paua inlay • Size: 97mm x 65mm, ideal for wearing or display • Crafted: Handmade in Te Tauihu by a passionate carver who poured care and intention into every detail Why This Hei Tiki is Special • Connection to Maori ancestry and identity • Symbol of strength, protection, and spiritual growth • Often gifted to mark life milestones: births, 21sts, weddings • Heirloom quality: Treasured to pass through generations I loved every moment carving this Hei Tiki, and with the year’s end approaching, I’m offering this special price so it can find a new home in time for summer or the Christmas season. Care Instructions: Pounamu is stone and can chip if dropped. Wear with respect and avoid placing on hard surfaces.