Hei tiki Pounamu, a particularly fine example in orthodox stance, with ridged head tilting aggressively to the right. Incisioned hour glass suspension hole for muka cord extremely worn. Mouth and eyes well defined as are elbows which extend arms to rest on legs. Muscular ribs also well carved and evident. Nephrite, kawakawa type. 19th century. Length 7.3 cm. Width 5.2 cm.