Classic Toki
A great example of a simple and elegant Toki
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Traditional Toki
A great example of a modern design of a traditional hand held toki. This design was based on this toki that was found in the Wairarapa. It was designed to be used held in the hand.
Te Matarau o Tangiwai
I’m excited to unveil my latest carving, a small yet exquisite toki named “Te Matarau o Tangiwai”. This piece holds a special significance for me, not only for its beauty but also for the symbolism behind its name and the stone it’s crafted from. In traditional Māori culture, the toki (adze) represented strength, craftsmanship, and…
Kahurangi Toki – Bright Green
This toki has beautiful translucency. The way the light shines through this when held up to the sun or a light source reveals the inner aspects of the stone. I love to be able to see into Pounamu. Every surface of this toki is curved. Curves are what makes a pendant feel good in the…
Tohunga Ruku
In the realm of Māori cultural symbols, the toki holds a place of reverence, traditionally symbolizing strength, skill, and authority. The ‘Tohunga Ruku Toki’ we unveil today is a remarkable embodiment of these attributes, with an added layer of meaning resonating with the ocean’s depth and mystery. Tohunga Ruku, or master diver, is a title…
Classic Toki Set
Large and small toki, a really cool pounamu with interesting designs in it. This set is for some of my whanau. The large one is for one of my uncles, who is turning 50 this year. The smaller one is for one of my cousins who is turning 21 this year.
Nga Tamariki
This is a set made for the 5 children. 3 kohine and 2 tama. The three roimata are for the kohine/girls, and the two toki are for the tama/boys, who are actually twins. What I didn’t know when I started this set was that the twins had not been born yet! Originally these were going…