This substantial Toki pendant is carved from Inanga pounamu, showing beautiful soft green tones with delicate, cloud-like marbling running throughout the stone. The colour has a gentle, translucent quality, ranging from pale, misty green through to deeper moss-green patches, giving the piece real depth and natural character. The Toki, modelled on the traditional adze form, is one of the most significant symbols in Māori carving — representing strength, focus, and the power to overcome obstacles and forge new paths. Bound at the top with fine, detailed cord lashing in a traditional whipping style, this clean-lined, substantial pendant lets the natural beauty of Inanga stone take centre stage. Hung on an adjustable braided cord, this one-of-a-kind piece is a powerful taonga to wear or gift.
Toki(Adze) – The Toki had much meaning for the Maori, fashioned from stone or greenstone it was an essential tool for survival and day to day life for the 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.
Inanga
– This pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.
Hand Carved by Kyohei Noguchi
Size 83mm long x 35mm wide x 8mm thick
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