Unknown Indigenous Pacific Islands or First Nations Australian artist
Human Form Pendant (Hei tiki)

CultureMaori people
Titles
  • Human Form Pendant (Hei tiki)
Date1700–1800
PlaceNew Zealand
MediumJade
Dimensions4 × 1 7/8 × 3/4 in. (10.2 × 4.8 × 1.9 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Alice Pratt Brown Museum Fund
Object number90.292
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
Lower Brown Corridor
On view

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ProvenanceUnknown Maori, probably Taranaki District, North Island, New Zealand; given to an Australian sea captain in gratitude for a favor rendered, c. late 19th century; by descent to his grandson, Australia; by descent to his wife, Australia; [unknown dealer]; purchased by [Maureen Zarember, Tambaran Gallery, New York, by 1989]; purchased by MFAH, 1990.

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