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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 Nikki Shaw. It measures 90 x 26mm and has a tan adjustable hand-plaited cord
Kokopu comes from the Arahura River on the West Coast between Greymouth and Hokitika. The spots on the stone resemble the patterns on the kokopu (speckled trout) which is the Māori name for the native trout.
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