The hei-tiki /haɪˈtiːkiː/ is an ornamental pendant of the Māori which is worn around the neck. Hei-tiki are usually made of pounamu which is greenstone, and are considered a taonga (treasure). They are commonly referred to as tiki, a term that actually refers to large human figures carved in wood, and, also, the small wooden carvings used to mark sacred places. Tourist versions are commonly found throughout New Zealand - these can be made from jade, other types of stone, plastic, or other materials.
One theory of the origin of the hei-tiki suggests a connection with Tiki, the first man in Māori legend. According to Horatio Gordon Robley, there are two main ideas behind the symbolism of hei-tiki: they are either memorials to ancestors, or represent the goddess of childbirth, Hineteiwaiwa. The rationale behind the first idea is that they were often buried when their kaitiaki (guardian) died and would be later retrieved and placed somewhere special to be brought out in times of tangihanga (mourning and associated activities). Because of the connection with Hineteiwaiwa, hei-tiki were often given to a woman by her husband's family if she was having trouble conceiving.
Hei Tiki also known as Primitive Passions and Hei Tiki: A Saga of the Maoris was a 1935 American film made in New Zealand by the eccentric Alexander Markey, and released with sound added in America. The film gained notoriety in America by having scenes of nudity cut in various states.
Markey directed and produced the film, also writing the screenplay and the “native melodies”. His girlfriend Zoe Varney was credited as Associate Producer. Alfred Hill the original composer and Ted Coubray the original camerman were both fired and not credited; Coubray also lost his camera to Markey. The film also used unpaid Māori extras, and taonga or cherished tribal artefacts lent by the cast; Markey took the artefacts when he returned to America leaving unpaid bills behind him. Local investors had invested £10,000 in the film.
The film was shot in Waihi. The film was released in America with sound added; a symphonic score by Oscar Potoker was added using the RCA Photophone System and also "voice-over" narration which avoided problems of synchronisation.
People say's that it's better be free
But that way doesn't look like me
I want your love
I cannot solve ...
The pain inside my Heart
I don't want things to go this way
I just give you love
But you only want me to play
with your game, it makes me feel lame...
This is the worse feeling
You said it was all my fault
I know you aren't right
All this thing is cause by your default
I don't fight, i dont hate
I just know your are late
Late to make me fall in your feet
I know that i cannot breathe
Without your love
But i know this problem will be solve
There's so much pain inside my Heart
And you don't feel sad about that
That makes me get mad
I give the most of me
And pain is all that i receive
Can't look at your eyes
They make me remember things
And i almost cry...
But i wouldn't cry
I had so much pride
Even if i'm broke inside
This is the Good-bye, i'm leaving without a fight
I hope your night's based all in tears
I'm right now without any fear
About what is goin to happend with me