Hand carved from genuine Hapopo Pounamu sourced from New Zealand’s West Coast, this Toki Adze pendant reflects strength, leadership, and determination. A single Koru has been boastfully carved into the Toki. Traditionally worn as a symbol of authority and courage, the elongated toki form represents focus and the ability to carve one’s own path. The stone displays rich, layered greens with natural clouding and earthy inclusions that make each piece entirely unique. Bound in a traditional-style cord and finished with clean, strong lines, this substantial pendant carries both presence and meaning
A fantastic Toki hand carved from a beautiful bright piece of Hapopo Pounamu, with a gorgeous Koru carved into the side, will be a treasured 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.
Koru- The Maori word for bright or loop. It refers to the shoots of the silver fern. The circular movement to the inner core refers to "going back to the beginnings". The unfurling frond itself is symbolic for new life, new beginnings, hope, personal growth, purity nurturing, a new phase in life, the spirit of rejuvenation and peace.
Hapopo- Genuine West Coast Greenstone. It's colour ranges from medium green to a dark forest green with a unique mottled texture. The name originating from Kā Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay) which is in Poutini ki te toka (South Westland).
Hand Carved by Paul Anderson
Ngai Tahu Trace Code: P2017XC7
Size 80mm long x 30mm wide x 7mm thick
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