A beautiful Toki (Adze) by Peter Bishop, carved from Kawakawa Pounamu. This piece is ornamented around the cord bindings with fine detail, set against the gorgeous dark Kawakawa Greenstone - a wonderful taonga.
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.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. It comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used for gem purposes.
Hand Carved by Peter Bishop
Size 106mm long x 44mm wide x 8mm thick
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