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Pendant (Hei-tiki)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Green jade pendant in the shape of a hei-tiki, a traditional Maori neck ornament. The pendant features a humanoid face with large circular eyes, a nose, and a mouth carved into the stone. Two small holes are visible at the bottom. The background transitions from black at the top to light gray at the bottom. The pendant has a smooth, glossy finish and displays various shades of green.

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717 × 900 px
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