Te Huna o te Kōhatu
$360.00
Te Huna o te Kōhatu, meaning The Hidden Heart of the Stone, is a 65 mm hei toki carved from beautiful tangiwai. Deep green in natural light, the stone transforms when held to the sun or another light source, revealing an extraordinary glass-like glow from within. Finished with an angled cutting edge and suspended from a black cord, this taonga carries the traditional symbolism of strength, resilience, and determination.
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Description
Te Huna o te Kōhatu, meaning The Hidden Heart of the Stone, celebrates the hidden beauty found within this remarkable piece of tangiwai. At first glance, the stone appears a rich, deep green, but when held to the light it reveals an incredible translucency that gives it an almost glass-like appearance. The transformation is striking, allowing the natural beauty of the pounamu to shine through.
Measuring 65 mm long, this hei toki has a clean, timeless form with a subtly angled cutting edge that adds character while maintaining the traditional shape. Suspended from a black cord, it is ready to wear and designed to let the stone remain the centre of attention.
The hei toki symbolises strength, perseverance, courage, and the ability to shape your own future through dedication and hard work. It is a meaningful taonga for celebrating achievements, marking new beginnings, or simply carrying as a reminder to remain steadfast through life’s challenges.
The deep green tones, exceptional translucency, and elegant simplicity of Te Huna o te Kōhatu make this a striking example of why tangiwai is one of New Zealand’s most treasured forms of pounamu.
Size: 65mm
Material: Pounamu/Bowenite
Location: Piopiotahi/Milford Sound
Carver: Campbell Potter
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2 g |
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