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By drewzealand

Electric Tiki

Tiki or its real name Hei-tiki,is the term associated with carved human figures,both by Maori and other polynesians. The form here is unique to New Zealand and arguably the most archetypical Maori artifact.
It is normally carved from nephrite,a stone related to jade and worn around the neck.
It is found in several places in the South Island and its Maori name is Pounamu.The Maori name for the South Island is Te Wai Pounamu,refers to this stone.

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