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Kawakawa Toki
This Toki is carved from a deep green Kawakawa Pounamu, sourced from the West Coast of the South Island. The stone holds a richness in color that embodies the natural beauty of Aotearoa, with its deep hues capturing the lush forests of Te Wai Pounamu. At 55mm in length, the piece is small yet significant,…
Kawakawa Pounamu Toki and Roimata Set
This large set of Kawakawa Pounamu taonga features a 95mm Toki and a 95mm Roimata, both showcasing stunning cloudy patterning within a rich, deep green stone. These taonga were carefully crafted from a large boulder, and their creation journey—from the first cut through to the final carving—has been documented in a video that I’ve included…
Mauri
The Mauri is a unique pounamu toki pendant, carved from pale to mid green inanga pounamu. Its dimensions of 8cm in length and 12mm in thickness create a solid and substantial piece. Enhanced by pipiwharauroa shimmer, Mauri invites a tangible connection with the holder. The toki represents the Māori symbols of power, authority, and control….
Classic Toki – 5cm
This is a classic style toki, simple and clean.
Toki – Kawakawa from Kaniere
This is a beautiful example of a simple Toki made from some New Zealand Pounamu with real character in its colouring. The ‘cutting’ edge of this is very similar to traditionally shaped toki that were functional pre european times in Aotearoa. I really like the simplicity of this piece as well as all the curves….
Te Toki Kōhatu Tawhito
This fossil stone Toki carries deep time within it. Carved from a hard, fine-grained mudstone filled with ancient shell fossils, it holds the quiet story of the ocean pressed into stone. The slice was gifted to me by someone from the North Island, gathered from the Mohaka area in Tairāwhiti. From the moment I saw…