An impressive Toki handcrafted from an exceptional piece of Hapopo Pounamu. The colours in this piece are simply amazing. An incredible sculpture showcasing the true beauty of the Pounamu. We know this will be a treasured taonga for your whanau.
Toki(Adze) – The Toki had much meaning for the Maori, fashioned from stone or greenstone it was an essential tool for survival and day to day life for the Maori. That is the reason Maori attribute the spiritual meaning of strength and power to the Toki. This symbol resembles 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 Deane Moreton
Size Sculpture - 202mm tall x 54mm wide x 22mm thick
Stand – 138mm wide x 138mm deep x 45mm high
Total – 247mm Approx
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or device screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
