oblong greenstone pendant
greenstone, Maori, New Zealand, pendant, Oceana
Oblong greenstone pendant.
Lyndon W. & Margaret Ann Cook
Utah Valley University
greenstone pendant, 4 1/2"
carving, greenstone, Maori, New Zealand, pendant, Oceana
Dark greenstone stylized pendant, 4.5"
Lyndon W. & Margaret Ann Cook
Utah Valley University
hei matau (Maori fish hook pendant) 3 1/2"
carving, greenstone, Maori, New Zealand, pendant, Oceana
3 1/2". Greenstone stylized fish hook pendant.
Lyndon W. & Margaret Ann Cook
Utah Valley University
hei-tiki (Maori greenstone pendant) 2"
carving, greenstone, pendant, Maori, New Zealand, Oceana
2". Translucent greenstone pendant. Stylized animal with bird beak swallowing its tail. These types of pendants were thought to help with fertility. Presumed to represent a fetus, a symbol of the goddess Hineteiwaiwa.
Lyndon W. & Margaret Ann Cook
Utah Valley University
Maori greenstone patu
greenstone, carving, patu, Maori, New Zealand, Oceana
14" x 5 1/4". Large greenstone patu (club). Spatula form with one side notched, a carved figure is beneath curve on one side, butt end of handle carved to depict a bird. Presumably from New Zealand.
Lyndon W. & Margaret Ann Cook
Utah Valley University
greenstone figurine
Egypt, greenstone, figurine, carving, Middle East
Egyptian-style carved greenstone figurine, 11 inches.
Lyndon W. & Margaret Ann Cook
Utah Valley University