Moko Pounamu Whale Bone Carving Toki - Pepepe

Toki(Adze) – The Toki had much meaning for Maori, fashioned from stone or greenstone it was an essential tool for survival and day to day life for Maori. That is the reason Maori attribute the spiritual meaning of strength and power to the Toki. This symbol resembles determination, control, strength, focus and honour.

Whale Bone has always been a special medium for Māori artists, Whales are considered a taonga species, and represent abundance, richness and were regarded as chiefly animals. Some tribes see whales as the descendants of Tangaroa, the god of the ocean and stranding’s are seen as gifts from Tangaroa and carving them is a way of honouring that gift. Whales possess a tapu (sacred) significance to Māori as both supernatural beings and as harbingers of personal change and spiritual growth.

Genuine Whale bone - Ethically sourced from the Chatham Islands.

Carved by Alex Sands

Size 88mm long x 37mm wide x 10mm thick

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