Hei Toki Totoweka - Greenstone Adze Pendant

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Hei Toki Totoweka - Greenstone Adze PendantWith expertise and power the carver wields the adze. Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning. The toki epitomises the artistry and skill of the craftsman, protector and provider. Of great mana (prestige), to wield the toki is to wield strength. This hei toki was carved by Aaron Marshall from totoweka pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 65mm by 30mm, has a

Kōuma are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership

Featuring intricate whakarei unaunahi detailing

The rich greenstone is beautifully set in textured sterling silver

In today’s world

Create your own taonga (treasured object) with the guidance of our expert carvers

This precious Pounamu Star was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

In another tradition

they are an omen of the supernatural and a sign of abundance because of their many offerings

With a closed length of 81mm and an open length of 167mm

This niho taniwha was carved by Jeremy Walsh from onewa sourced from Aotearoa New Zealand

and 396mm by 265mm on the wooden base

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