Kaha – Recurved Toki
This is a piece for a strong man who wears his heart on his sleeve, on the inside.
A really cool way to represent a hard exterior and a soft inside by putting the design on the back of the toki.
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Nga Toki mo te Ropu o Tane
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He Aroha Tonutanga
This is a very special set. When I heard this story and what they wanted my heart went out to them. The father has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. This set is primarily for them as a tangible representation of his love and enduring presence after he is gone. Named He Aroha Tonutanga, which…
Hei Toki for my Dad
Made this for my Dad on his big birthday recently. This is a made from a pounamu that he actually bought for me as a rough block. I have made toki for one of his brothers and two of his nephews from this piece as well. Cool way to be connected with your whanau.
