This Hapopo Toki features a captivating mix of earthy olive greens, smoky grey hues, and intricate cloud-like patterning throughout the stone. Natural mineral inclusions create a distinctive speckled appearance, giving the pounamu depth and texture.
Together, the binding and the stone create a piece that is as visually powerful as it is culturally significant.
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.
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 Westland Greenstone
Ngai Tahu Trace Code - P2012ED3
Size 59mm long x 22mm wide x 7mm thick
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