A gorgeous Tekoteko Toki handcrafted from stunning piece of Kawakawa Pounamu, with the stunning Tekoteko carving at the top, this carving 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.
Tekoteko
is a Māori language term for carved, human like figures crafted to represent ancient tribal ancestors who instil general protection and guardianship over the tribe. These striking figures are intricately designed by master carvers and are often the most focal point of the whare whakairo (carved tribal meeting house). They can also be found at the top of traditional meeting houses, at the front centre post, at the base of the poutokomanawa (central ridge support post) of the house or at the entrance of a marae.
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 jewellery purposes.
Hand Carved by Glen Surgenor
Size 59mm long x 34mm wide x 7mm thick
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