A fabulous Toki handcrafted from a stunning piece of (Nelson) Te Tau Ihu Pounamu. A beautiful carving with faceted edges and awesome colour and patterns so unique to Nelson Region Pounamu, with the classic black bind, this will be a treasured taonga to last a lifetime.
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.
Vulcanized jade, Nelson, vulcanization is the process by which reds, browns, golds, oranges and yellow colours are introduced and formed into the rind of a stone. Jade is formed in the earth's crust, brought to the surface then covered with soil.
Pounamu
can benefit the wearer on many levels. Physically Pounamu is a healing crystal. It differs from Jadeite in that it heals all chakras and brings strength to all areas which are weakened in the body. Pounamu has a protective nature. It offers protection when travelling.
Hand Carved by Conrad Henderson
Size 59mm long x 28mm wide x 7mm thick
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.
