Te Kākano o te Māia
$350.00
Te Kākano o te Māia, meaning The Seed of Courage, is a 60 mm hei toki carved from beautiful tangiwai. With soft pale and mid-green tones flowing through the stone, it reveals remarkable translucency when held to the light, highlighting the natural patterns within the pounamu. Finished with a black cord, it is a taonga that symbolises strength, courage, and the determination to shape your own future.
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Description
Te Kākano o te Māia, meaning The Seed of Courage, celebrates the quiet strength that grows over time. Like a seed that develops into something enduring, courage is built through the challenges we face and the choices we make. This hei toki is a reminder to continue moving forward with confidence and purpose.
Carved from a beautiful piece of tangiwai, this 60 mm taonga displays a wonderful blend of pale and mid-green tones. Held to the light, the stone reveals the remarkable translucency that makes tangiwai so highly prized, while the natural patterning gives the piece depth and character from every angle. The clean lines of the carving allow the beauty of the stone to remain the focus.
Suspended from a black cord, this hei toki is ready to wear. Traditionally inspired by the adze used by Māori craftspeople, the hei toki symbolises strength, perseverance, leadership, and the ability to create your own path through dedication and skill. It is often gifted to celebrate milestones, achievements, and new beginnings.
Whether worn as a personal reminder or given to mark an important occasion, Te Kākano o te Māia brings together the natural beauty of tangiwai with the enduring symbolism of the hei toki.
Size: 60mm
Material: Pounamu/Bowenite
Location: Piopiotahi/Milford Sound
Carver: Campbell Potter
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2 g |
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