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title: The Hei Tiki
author: Vassil
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13301/the-hei-tiki/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
---

# The Hei Tiki

_Authored by Vassil_

## Image File

[![The Hei Tiki](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13301.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13301.jpg)

## Image Caption

Anthropomorphic pendant ([hei tiki](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1659/hei-tiki/)), jade (nephrite), abalone shell and pigments, Maori [culture](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/culture/), 1500-1800 CE. In the exhibition "Maori, their treasures have got a soul", in the Musée des Arts Premiers in [Paris](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/paris/), 2011-2012 CE.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Vassil. (2021, January 17). The Hei Tiki. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13301/the-hei-tiki/>
### Chicago
Vassil. "The Hei Tiki." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 17, 2021. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13301/the-hei-tiki/>.
### MLA
Vassil. "The Hei Tiki." *World History Encyclopedia*, 17 Jan 2021, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13301/the-hei-tiki/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MAP_Expo_Maori_Hei_tiki_15_01_2012_2.jpg) by [**Vassil**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MAP_Expo_Maori_Hei_tiki_15_01_2012_2.jpg). Submitted by [Kim Martins](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/kim.martins/ "User Page: Kim Martins"), published on 17 January 2021. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.