Some believe that Tiki was the first man in Maori legend created by Atua Tāne, the god of the forest. Others view Tiki as Atua himself and the ancestor of humanity. Whether it be man or god, there is a consensus within Māori culture that humanity descends from the Tiki lineage. When we break the word down into its parts, “Hei” refers to an object worn around the neck, and “Tiki” is the Māori word for a carved human figure. It is wood, bone, stone, or other materials. Hetiki is, therefore, a carved figure of a human being worn around the neck. Traditionally, Hei Tiki jewellery was passed down from parent to child or used for protection and good luck. As time passes, each generation adorns Hei Tiki, and as the story is told, the meaning and dignity of the style grows.
Details of Wiring Attachment behind the Head:
The degree to which loose wires are secured before replacement is one of the variables responsible for the rate of wear. Another variable is the relative toughness of the pounamu pieces used to create hei tiki. The original holes have been carefully aligned for balance, and most are pierced from the back and angled so that they appear concealed or inconspicuous at the top edge of the head or perhaps it is above/behind the enlarged upper eyebrow. It seems that the effort to protect the original pit was made for good reason. The replacement holes must be located where possible. They are often pierced directly through the head in a highly visible and disfiguring manner, such as through the eye.
Tiki Shows Some Wear And Tear On The Upper Arm:
It is noticed that surface wear tends to be most evident on the front of the hei tiki, around the center of the face. This is where small details, like the nose, tend to get a little cut, and these details tend to fade with wear and tear. Such wear is more noticeable than similar amounts of wear on more heavily used and durable properties. They are deep-machined frames that may retain their properties even after being worn. Most of the wearing of this type of forehead may be due to the fact that the wearer enjoys holding and rubbing the heitiki out of habit. The degree to which the wearer makes a habit of doing this is another variable responsible for the wear rate.
Very Precious and Very Wearable Hei Tiki:
By systematically inspecting and evaluating the extent of wear and tear on a large number of hei tiki. It is noticed that there is a tendency for smaller hei tiki to show more wear and tear than larger examples, although hei Tiki jewellery sets can be very different. But on average, the smaller the hei tiki, the more wearable it is. On average, the larger the hei tiki, the less wearable it is. This indicates that it is from a more recent origin. This observation provides evidence supporting the view that Haiti gradually It’s getting bigger and bigger. As time passes, it imitates similar trends in wood carving.
