Expertly handcrafted from genuine Hapopo Pounamu, this elegant Toki (Adze) pendant is a timeless symbol of strength, determination, leadership, and personal achievement. Traditionally gifted to mark important milestones, the Toki represents resilience, focus, and the ability to overcome life's challenges with wisdom and integrity.
This exceptional piece showcases the distinctive beauty of Hapopo stone, featuring rich green tones intertwined with delicate feather like crystalline formations and natural earthy inclusions. Every angle reveals unique movement within the stone, ensuring no two pendants are ever alike.
The sleek contemporary finish enhances the natural character of the pounamu, while the expertly hand-plaited adjustable black cord complements the stone with traditional craftsmanship.
Toki/Adze – The Toki had much meaning for the Māori, fashioned from stone or greenstone it was an essential tool for survival and day to day life for the Māori. That is the reason Māori attribute the spiritual meaning of strength and power to the Toki. This symbol represents Mana, determination, control, strength, focus and honour.
Hapopo- Genuine West Coast Greenstone. It's colour ranges from medium green to a dark forest green with a unique mottled texture. The name originating from Kā Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay) which is in Poutini ki te toka (South Westland).
Hand Carved by Westland Greenstone
NT Trace Code - P2010SR6
Size 95mm long x 45mm wide x 6mm thick
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