A beautiful Toki carved from pounamu showing Kahurangi colouring flowering through the rind of the stone. The surface reveals a creamy base with soft green blooms emerging within the pounamu, creating natural movement and depth throughout the piece. Subtle earthy inclusions and gentle variations make every angle unique. The traditional adze form highlights the natural beauty of the stone, while the carefully bound top adds a handcrafted finish. This carving showcases the distinctive character of Kahurangi appearing through the rind, creating a striking and individual taonga.
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.
Kahurangi- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Marsden, West Coast area. Kahurangi is the rarest variety of pounamu. It is highly translucent and often comes in vivid shades of green. Small, feather-like markings in the stone can give a cloud effect – although to be classed as Kahurangi, this effect must not reduce the stone’s clarity. The word Kahurangi also indicates nobility and refers to precious jewels and held in high esteem by Māori.
Hand Carved by Moko Workshop
Size 78mm long x 45mm wide x 10mm thick
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