Moko Pounamu Toki NZ Genuine Pakohe (Argillite) Greenstone - Otekiho

A beautiful Toki handcrafted from a fabulous piece of Pakohe (Argillite) stone. This amazing piece has lovely green variation, just simply gorgeous.

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.

Pakohe/Argillite - Known to Māori as pakohe, and to geologists as metamorphosed indurated mudstone, argillite is particularly associated with the Nelson-Marlborough region in New Zealand. It is found on Rangitoto (D'Urville Island), along the Whangamoa mineral belt, and in the upper reaches of the Maitai, Wairoa and Motueka Rivers. Māori valued Argillite’s strength, hardness and ability to hold a sharpened edge – which made it ideal for making tools (especially Adzes).

Carved by Moko Workshops

Size 65mm long x 46mm wide x 9mm

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