This elegant Hapopo Toki highlights the natural beauty of West Coast Pounamu, with vibrant green tones contrasted by darker mineral flecks running through the stone. The long, slender carving emphasises the unique natural patterns formed within the jade, making each piece completely individual. Finished with a traditional binding, this Toki carries both visual strength and cultural meaning, reflecting the enduring qualities of determination, focus and honour.
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 Anaru Anderson
Ngai Tahu Trace Code: P2017ZNE
Size 105mm long x 20mm wide x 7mm thick
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