A Fantastic Toki handcrafted from a fabulous piece of Raukaraka Pounamu. The colours in this piece are simply amazing. An incredible sculpture showcasing the true beauty of the Pounamu. We have lashed the top of this wonderful Toki in black waxed cord so it can be worn as well as displayed on a handmade Matai Stand 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.
Raukaraka- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Taramakau River Area. This is the term used by the Māori of the Cook Strait region of the Kawakawa variety that is streaked with a shade of olive green and has yellow and orange hues that blend into the greens. This stone shares its name with the New Zealand native Karaka tree.
Matai
- Prumnopitys taxifolia, commonly known as matai and black pine, is an endemic New Zealand coniferous tree that grows on the North Island and South Island. And is known for being a durable and attractive wood prized for its fine grain, golden-orange hue, and versatility.
Hand Carved by Conrad Henderson
Size Sculpture - 99mm tall x 33mm wide x 6mm thick
Stand – 89mm wide x 63mm deep x 33mm high
Total – 150mm
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.
