Raukaraka Manaia Toki - Jade sculptural adze

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PRA0868S

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). 

It has been mounted on a native rimu wooden stand with a brass frame holding it.

N.B: This Manaia Toki comes with a tuft on the top as per photo 2. 

This piece was carved by Mike Matchett

Size: 200 x 56 x 21mm