This Toki is hand carved from Pipiwhauraroa Pounamu, showing soft grey tones with gentle patterns through the stone. The clean form is balanced and finished with a satin polish that brings out the subtle depth and natural beauty of the Pounamu. A graceful and enduring taonga.
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.
Pipiwharauroa- This is a rare and unique type of stone usually found in the Inanga, Tangiwai, Kawakawa and Nelson Pounamu varieties. Named after the shining cuckoo, the green and white shimmering plumage are like the thin bands of light that cause a chatoyant effect like a cat’s eye as the stone is moved about.
Hand Carved by Tim Steel
Size 62mm long x 25mm wide x 11mm thick
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