Hei Toki Inanga - Greenstone Adze Pendant

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Hei Toki Inanga - 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 inanga pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 40mm by 32mm, with added

It measures 53mm by 50mm and comes on a sterling silver chain

This rei puta was carved by Jeremy Walsh from Inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

This voucher is redeemable for a 1 day Carve Your Own workshop at Sands Carving Studio located at 5 Keddell St

This pair was carved by Samuel Potter from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

often crafted in silver or gold to fasten dress shirt cuffs

This pair was carved from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

several are played in unison at tangi (funerals)

This hei toki was carved by Alex Sands from chatoyant pipiwharauroa pounamu sourced from the Arahura river of Te Wai Pounamu

Schedule an journeyman level Carve Your Own pounamu workshop for a pikorua - a twist

would take on the form of the pekapeka

The process of creating this unique taonga involved hōanga (sandstone)

It was traditionally crafted from braided human hair and ivory teeth from stranded whales