This Toki is hand carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, showing deep green tones with subtle natural features through the stone. Two Koru are carved through the piece, bringing movement and balance to the strong traditional form. With clean shaping and a smooth polish, it carries clarity and a refined presence.
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.
Koru- The Maori word for bright or loop. It refers to the shoots of the silver fern. The circular movement to the inner core refers to "going back to the beginnings". The unfurling frond itself is symbolic for new life, new beginnings, hope, personal growth, purity nurturing, a new phase in life, the spirit of rejuvenation and peace.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
Hand Carved by Aden Hoglund
Size 58mm long x 33mm wide x 5mm thick
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