This large Toki is hand carved by Des Hetherington from Kahotea Pounamu, showing the wonderful hues common to this Greenstone type – the lighter and earthy green tones with natural features and grain running across the piece. Its strong form carries a grounded presence, with clean shaping that gives the piece clarity, weight, and quiet authority. A powerful statement piece crafted with skill and refinement.
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.
Kahotea
– Pounamu from the Greenstone, West Coast area. A type streaked or flecked with white. The name Kahotea derives from Kaho, meaning light coloured tea (white or clear.)
Putiputi (Flower) Jade- is New Zealand’s most prized Greenstone, with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring come from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.
Hand Carved by Des Hetherington
Size154mm long x 43mm wide x 12mm thick
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