heitiki

/ˈhaɪtɪkɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a traditional Māori necklace or pendant, typically made from a piece of human bone or stone

“The museum exhibit included a heitiki worn by a Māori chief in the 19th century.”

Synonyms

  • necklace
  • pendant

Antonyms

  • non-tribal ornament