A large Toki Pikorua by master bone carver Peter Mitchell.
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.
Pikorua - Twist, The Māori single twist or Pikorua resembles two intertwined pikopiko ferns. Representing the paths of ‘life and love’ or ‘friendship or eternity’. Because the Pikorua stands for infinite partnership, it makes it a perfect gift for lovers, newlyweds, fiancées, or others who want to emphasise their connection, their love for each other, their loyalty and friendship.
Traditionally carved from Whale bone, however these days many bone carvings are made from cattle bone as it is an ethically abundant source.
Hand Carved by Peter Mitchell
Size 76mm long x 22mm wide x 8mm thick (approximately)
This is an example of the carving you will receive. You will not receive this exact piece, but one that is similar. This is due to each individual Toki Pikorua being carved from natural bone where the colouring will differ depending on the elements in the bone.
