Austin, Dougal,

Te hei tiki : an enduring treasure in a cultural continuum / Dougal Austin. - 287 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm

Of all Māori personal adornments, hei tiki are the most famous, highly prized and culturally iconic. From ancient hei tiki of exalted lineage to works by contemporary makers, this book explores the long history of hei tiki and their enduring cultural potency.

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Maori (New Zealand people)--Jewelry.
Jade carving--New Zealand.
Art objects, Maori.
Hei tiki.
Taka tapui.
Tikanga.
Pūrākau.