This set is for a husband and wife. It is to connect them with each other and with their three children.
They are carved from the same slice of pounamu. They lay side by side, literally connected, for a very long time until they were separated for this set.
The three spiraling korus on each pendant represent their three children. It is a bit tricky to see them on the roimata as they wrap around but you get the idea.
This set is for a whanau. They have their maunga that they can see from their home and the skyline of it is carved into each of the toki for the set. Some the maunga is on the front and some the back. They are all from the piece of pounamu that came from South…
This stunning 8cm toki pendant, name Ara Toa (Path of Courage), embodies the captivating beauty of pounamu (greenstone) and the rich symbolism of both Maori and Celtic cultures. Carved from inanga pounamu, a captivating stone known for its light green hues and mesmerizing pipiwharauroa chatoyancy, this toki features a unique twist – a Celtic knot…
This toki is for a much loved man in a family. It was designed with mana and power in mind. The Lions head is to symbolise fearlessness, and urge to protect, loyalty, and leadership. It also connects this man with his home country, Sri Lanka, and so connects where he is from and where he…
This is a stunning example of classic kawa kawa pounamu. It is from the Arahura river. 8cm long. The Toki was a originally a tool used by Maori. The pounamu was painstakingly shaped into heavy and robust forms and could be either lashed to a handle or held in the hand. They were used for…
This special toki was carved for young man living in Australia currently! A great gift considering what they are symbolise. The Toki was a originally a tool used by Maori. The pounamu was painstakingly shaped into heavy and robust forms and could be either lashed to a handle or held in the hand. They were…
I am on a bit of a mission to develop my toki designs at the moment. I love the shape of the old tokis that were used for practical work by pre european Maori. I try to incorporate as much of this design as I can in my Hei Toki pendants. The important part of…