Pendant Item Number: 3425/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wood pendant (hei tiki) of a stylized human figure. The figure's head is tilting to its right. The large circular eyes have shell inlay. Both hands are on its thighs. A braided cord is tied through a hole at the middle of the forehead.
Item History
- Made in New Zealand during 1960
- Owned by Bette Thompson before February 10, 2020
- Received from Bette Thompson (Donor) on February 10, 2020
What
- Name
- Pendant
- Identification Number
- 3425/5
- Type of Item
- pendant
- Material
- wood, abalone shell ? and plant fibre
- Overall
- height 26.0 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 0.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maori
- Previous Owner
- Bette Thompson
- Received from
- Bette Thompson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Zealand
When
- Creation Date
- during 1960
- Ownership Date
- before February 10, 2020
- Acquisition Date
- on February 10, 2020
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3425/0005