An impressive Toki handcrafted with a subtle wave on the front, from a beautiful piece of Inanga Pounamu. A stunning display of colours and patterns adorn this carving, reminiscent of the wild West Coast waters. A precious Taonga for a very special person.
Toki - Adze
– The Toki had much meaning for Māori. Fashioned from stone or greenstone it was an essential tool for survival and day to day life for Māori. That is the reason Māori attribute the spiritual meaning of strength and power to the Toki. This symbol represents Mana, determination, control, strength, focus and honour.
Inanga
– This pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.
Hand Carved by Paul Anderson
Size
123mm long x 29mm wide
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 mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
