A fabulous Toki handcrafted from a stunning piece of Kokopu (Nelson) Te Tau Ihu Pounamu. A beautiful carving with awesome colour and patterns so unique to Nelson Region Pounamu, with the subtle hidden cord, this will be a treasured gift to last a lifetime.
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.
Kokopu- Greenstone from the West Coast Taramakau River area, West Coast. Comes in many colour variations from light to dark browns, creamy whites, light blues, olive greens to yellow even golden. Also known as trout-stone named after the dark brown, olive green and yellowish markings found on the three species of native freshwater trout. The spotted textures and range of colour give this stone a diverse presence.
Vulcanised jade, Nelson, vulcanisation is the process by which reds, browns, golds, oranges and yellow colours are introduced and formed into the rind of a stone. Jade is formed in the earth's crust, brought to the surface then covered with soil.
Pounamu
can benefit the wearer on many levels. Physically Pounamu is a healing crystal. It differs from Jadeite in that it heals all chakras and brings strength to all areas which are weakened in the body. Pounamu has a protective nature. It offers protection when travelling.
Hand Carved by Tim Steel
Size 75mm long x 26mm wide x 10mm thick
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.
