NZ GREENSTONE TOKI 8cm

A lovely large New Zealand Greenstone Toki carved in NZ by Tony from Taranaki, bound with black waxed cord.

A genuine New Zealand Pounamu (Greenstone) that is of great cultural significance for Maori. it is believed to enhance mana (prestige) of its possesor. When received as a gift Pounamu is said to gain value as a special treasure. The "Toki" is a symbol of courage and strength in time of adversity. The toki (adze) was a chizel tool used by the Maori people of Aotearoa to carve everthing from their great wakas (canoes) to the intricate designs found in their marae (meeting house).

76mm long by 24mm wide