This Toki is hand carved from a beautiful hue of Kawakawa Pounamu, showing variations and darker natural inclusions throughout the stone. The clean, balanced form is refined and graceful, finished with a satin polish that enhances the beauty of the Greenstone.
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.
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 Tim Steel
Size 63mm long x 39mm wide x 10mm thick
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