Hei Toki Pipiwharauroa - Greenstone Toki Pendant

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Hei Toki Pipiwharauroa - Greenstone Toki 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 Alex Sands from pipiwharauroa pounamu sourced from the Arahura river of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 80mm by 22mm

represents growth

symbolising the intimate connection between Māori and tohorā

We offer repair services that pin & glue broken taonga to the picture of (almost) perfect health

This manaia was carved by Mike Matchitt from inanga pounamu

The heart represents the wisdom of emotion

It measures 70mm in diameter

This piece was hand carved by Peter Mitchell

mana (prestige)

To possess a patu onewa signified the status and mana (authority) of those who would wield it

It measures 67mm in diameter

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