A beautiful faceted Toki handcrafted from a fabulous piece of dark Totoweka Pounamu. The colour and patterns 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 it 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.
Totoweka- This stone is usually like the mid green Kawakawa variety but differs in that the spotting or streaks are red like blood. It is rare to find Totoweka in the Westland jade fields, but when a piece is discovered, it is highly cherished and sometimes becomes the show piece of the fossicker’s collection. Large deposits of Totoweka occur in the South Westland area. The name comes from toto (blood), weka (Native bush hen) or weka blood. The red iron oxide inclusions were likened to the colour of blood of the Weka.
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 - 107mm tall x 27mm wide x 6mm thick
Stand – 116mm wide x 62mm deep x 33mm high
Total – 166mm
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