A wonderful Toki from a lovely patterned piece of rare Kauri Copal, the golden glow and swirling bubbles make this a truly special piece.
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.
Kauri Resin Copal- The guardian of the tree, liquid gold, A word that implies mysterious landscapes and the hopes and dreams of generations, as well as encompassing the rare and beautiful.
Kauri gum is a resin produced by New Zealand’s giant kauri trees. Māori called kauri gum kāpia, They chewed it like chewing gum, and mixed the soot from burnt gum with oil or fat, and used it in Moko (facial tattoos).
Kauri Gum is said to impart a very peaceful yet powerful energy. It helps one to stand in their own power. Ethically sourced from the Coromandel.
Hand Carved by Conrad Henderson
Size 63mm long x 29mm wide x 14mm thick
Care Instructions - Kauri Gum
What you have here is the fossilised resin of the kauri tree, a rare piece of history from kauri trees long gone. It's an amber not a stone so, keep it free from solvents like perfume and make up, No extreme heat, eg. dash of car any time of year. Not intended for everyday use, and not worn during sports. It can be rejuvenated using a little olive oil in case of fading. The grey cloth provided is to be used as a buffer in a sideways motion (not circular) to maintain the gum's original shine.
Treat your piece as a precious gem and it will last forever.
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