{"title":"Hei Tiki","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1510205c-7fff-edcb-41ae-d7909b07453f\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHei tiki represent the form of the first human, worn by Māori they are a prestigious gift. Hei tiki are a remembrance of Tupuna (ancestors) that guide us forward. Hei tiki can be seen as ornaments of honor and status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"manaia-totem-antiqued-bone-carved-pendant","title":"Manaia Pouwhenua - Antiqued Bone Carved Pendant | Yuri Terenyi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Manaia Pouwhenua - Antiqued Bone Carved Pendant was hand-carved and finished by master carver and artist Yuri Terenyi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt boasts very fine ornamental designs and is finished with an antique style natural onion based stain. It  measures 11 x 2 cm and is hung by a muka (tan) hand-braided wax natural fibre cord. The carving will transform over time with a new patina - manifesting the spirit of it’s owner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was hand carved by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/yuri-terenyi-maori-carver\"\u003eYuri Terenyi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40130937159735,"sku":"PMA2806S","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/products\/image_fe45ed64-4a14-47b7-b9ec-633b4d5167ad.jpg?v=1766967167"},{"product_id":"inanga-pounamu-hei-tiki-5","title":"Stone-Tooled Inanga Pounamu Hei Tiki by Layton Robertson","description":"\u003cp\u003eHei tiki represent the form of the first human and are a remembrance of tūpuna (ancestors) that guide us forward. They are a prestigious gift and can be seen as ornaments of honour and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisitely hand-tooled hei tiki was carved by Layton Robertson and measures approximately 70 x 45 mm. It is bound with a 24 cm hand-made, authentic muka cord at a fixed length which features an albatross bone toggle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted using traditional methods and hand tools. The process of creating this unique taonga involved hōanga (sandstone), onepū (sand), manaia chert, kuta, and concluding with kōkōwai. The entire process took around 130 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40360751956023,"sku":"PIN3587S","price":6250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch12-7.jpg?v=1766967262"},{"product_id":"bronze-tiki-sculpture-sat-on-a-whale-vertebrae-with-a-kauri-base","title":"Limited Edition Bronze Hei Tiki Sculpture with a Whale Vertebrae and Kauri Base - Sands Signature","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Limited Edition Bronze Hei Tiki Sculpture, meticulously handcrafted by Alex Sands. The hei tiki measures 14.1 cm x 8 cm, including the base it is roughly 33 x 15 cm. Hei tiki, worn by Māori, symbolize the form of the first human and serve as revered gifts, representing ornaments of honor and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from bronze, this Hei Tiki Sculpture is a limited edition, with only 25 pieces made. Originally carved in Pounamu (NZ Nephrite), it embodies the cultural significance of the Hei Tiki. This sculpture stands as a timeless symbol of tradition and prestige, with this particular piece being number 8 in the limited edition series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Signature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40835952738359,"sku":"10051","price":2398.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/bronze-tiki-sculpture.jpg?v=1766967377"},{"product_id":"aroha-stone-hei-tiki","title":"Hei Tiki Māwhero - Aroha Stone Tiki Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eHei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward. Traditionally worn by Māori as ornaments of respect and status, they are a prestigious gift to be handed down as taonga (treasure) through the generations carrying the wisdom and mana of those who wore them previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from aroha stone sourced from Central Otago of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 86mm by 57mm, has a semi-gloss finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41628938698807,"sku":null,"price":1625.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/ArohastoneYTcentralOtago_2.png?v=1766967743"},{"product_id":"hei-tiki-kawakawa-greenstone-tiki-pendant-copy","title":"Hei Tiki Kawakawa - Greenstone Tiki Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eHei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward. Traditionally worn by Māori as ornaments of respect and status, they are a prestigious gift to be handed down as taonga (treasure) through the generations carrying the wisdom and mana of those who wore them previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis side-hung hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 72mm by 35mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41775921528887,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/YTKawakawaArahura.png?v=1766967912"},{"product_id":"hei-tiki-kawakawa-greenstone-tiki-pendant-copy-1","title":"Hei Tiki Inanga - Greenstone Tiki Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eHei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward. Traditionally worn by Māori as ornaments of respect and status, they are a prestigious gift to be handed down as taonga (treasure) through the generations carrying the wisdom and mana of those who wore them previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis side-hung hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 90mm by 45mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41777273897015,"sku":null,"price":2640.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/YTInangaArahura.png?v=1766967919"},{"product_id":"hei-tiki-inanga-greenstone-tiki-pendant-copy-2","title":"Hei Tiki Inanga - Greenstone Tiki Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eHei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward. Traditionally worn by Māori as ornaments of respect and status, they are a prestigious gift to be handed down as taonga (treasure) through the generations carrying the wisdom and mana of those who wore them previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis side-hung hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa and engraved with unaunahi and red wax eye. It measures 95mm by 70mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41983463325751,"sku":null,"price":2075.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/ArahuraInangaengravedwithunaunahiandredwaxeyes.png?v=1766968032"},{"product_id":"hei-tiki-inanga-greenstone-tiki-pendant-copy-5","title":"Hei Tiki Totoweka- Greenstone Tiki Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eHei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward. Traditionally worn by Māori as ornaments of respect and status, they are a prestigious gift to be handed down as taonga (treasure) through the generations carrying the wisdom and mana of those who wore them previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from totoweka pounamu sourced from Barn Bay of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 75mm by 58mm, has a semi-gloss finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord discretely hung through the rear of the tiki.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42000703815735,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Barnbaytotoweka.png?v=1766968089"},{"product_id":"hei-tiki-inanga-greenstone-tiki-pendant-copy-7","title":"Hei Tiki Inanga - Greenstone Tiki Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eHei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward. Traditionally worn by Māori as ornaments of respect and status, they are a prestigious gift to be handed down as taonga (treasure) through the generations carrying the wisdom and mana of those who wore them previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa with red wax eyes. It measures 30mm by 20mm, has a semi-glossy finish, and is hung from silver ring and chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42009803554871,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/26_73c0830f-67cf-464c-942b-ee4de2241f2a.png?v=1768703816"},{"product_id":"hei-tiki-raukaraka-greenstone-tiki-pendant-copy-3","title":"Hei Tiki Inanga- Greenstone Tiki Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eHei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward. Traditionally worn by Māori as ornaments of respect and status, they are a prestigious gift to be handed down as taonga (treasure) through the generations carrying the wisdom and mana of those who wore them previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 70mm by 40mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord discretely hung through the rear of the tiki.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42137753288759,"sku":null,"price":1625.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/35_e377ee73-f447-4c4b-8ed2-36363908635d.png?v=1773287144"},{"product_id":"hei-tiki-inanga-greenstone-tiki-pendant-copy-8","title":"Hei Tiki Kahurangi- Greenstone Tiki Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eHei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward. Traditionally worn by Māori as ornaments of respect and status, they are a prestigious gift to be handed down as taonga (treasure) through the generations carrying the wisdom and mana of those who wore them previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 163mm by 55mm, and engraved with unaunahi, has a semi-gloss finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord discretely hung through the rear of the tiki.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42146118828087,"sku":null,"price":5375.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/MarsdenKahurangi_heitiki_engravedwithunaunahi.png?v=1773957886"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/collections\/fef1bdd211f04c5db5653110dcbddf5f.webp?v=1766969015","url":"https:\/\/www.sandscarvingstudio.com\/collections\/hei-tiki.oembed","provider":"Sands Carving Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}