Toki Pipiwharauroa - Pounamu Adze Pendant

Sands Carving Studio

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In the ancient Māori world, the toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill of an individual, and the acquisition of knowledge and mana (prestige). 

This taonga was hand-carved by Yuki Tanaka from pipiwharauora (shining cuckoo) pounamu. It measures 148 x 42mm and has an adjustable hand-plaited tan cord.


Collections: The Archives, Yuki Tanaka

Category: Greenstone, Hei Toki, New Arrivals, Pounamu, Yuki Tanaka

Type: Toki

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