Re-curved Toki – 7cm

Re-curved Toki – 7cm

This is an example of a re-curved toki, that is similar in design to some modern chisels. This particular one is made from Kawakawa pounamu, named for the colouring that resembles that of the kawakawa plant. It is 7cm long and 4cm wide at the base. The Toki was a originally a tool used by…

Toki – Samoan
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Toki – Samoan

This is a cool way to represent two cultures, bringing them together with the designs on one on the pounamu from the land of the other. This toki, made from kawakawa pounamu, is for a Samoan father that now lives in NZ. This is a way to represent his mana from where he is from…

Manawanui – Heart

Manawanui – Heart

The heart is a strong symbol of love. This one even more so as it has the Chinese symbol for love carved into the surface. Also with a fern carved on the back to strengthen the links with Aotearoa. This is a gorgeous piece of kawakawa pounamu from the Kaniere stream area, that shows some…