A wonderful Toki handcrafted from a lovely piece of Kawakawa Flower Pounamu. This Toki has stunning colour and patterns, this will be a wonderful taonga.
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.
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.
Putiputi (Flower) Jade- is New Zealand’s most prized Greenstone, with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring come from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.
Ngai Tahu Authentication Code: P100L3HS
Hand Carved by Anthony Coakley
Size 66mm long x 43mm wide x 7mm thick
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