Moko Pounamu Toki NZ Genuine Kawakawa Greenstone - Motutapu
A handsome Toki handcrafted from a gorgeous piece of Kawakawa Pounamu. This toki features bold textures of dark and opaque greens with black and pockets of stunning translucency, highlighted by its beautifully polished surface.
Toki/Adze – The Toki had much meaning for the Māori, fashioned from stone or greenstone it was an essential tool for survival and day to day life for the 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.
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 Brett Phillips
Size 91mm long x 36mm 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 device screen resolutions that you are viewing from. NOTE: There is a small amount of light reflection at the bottom of each photo that the camera captured while photographing this piece.