Hei Toki Kahurangi - Greenstone Adze Pendant

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Hei Toki Kahurangi - 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 kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 32mm by 20mm. It has a

with added whakapapa notches and inlaid with notch paua eye

or bangles

they protect the wearer from harm and are a symbol of integrity and mana (prestige)

This pair measures 70mm by 13mm

It measures 72mm by 13mm

their use is largely ceremonial with orators wielding patu in their left hand

our history

This hei toki was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu engraved with unaunahi sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

It measures 90mm by 17mm

It sits on a native timber and brass base and features a beautiful pāua shell inlaid eyes

This pair measures 60mm by 8mm

This koru was carved by Samuel Potter from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu