Toki Whanau

The ‘Toki Kaha’, which translates to ‘Adze of Strength’ in Māori, is not just a name; it is a statement of resilience and power. This hapopo pounamu toki pendant is a testament to the enduring strength that the toki symbolizes in Māori culture and the robust beauty of the greenstone from which it is carved….

This toki is made for a graduation.  It is made for someone that has a connection with both the Yukon where this jade is from and with New Zealand where they completed their studies. I really like the white flower pattern near the lashing on this one, it is inclusions like this that give a…

This stunning 8cm toki pendant, name Ara Toa (Path of Courage), embodies the captivating beauty of pounamu (greenstone) and the rich symbolism of both Maori and Celtic cultures. Carved from inanga pounamu, a captivating stone known for its light green hues and mesmerizing pipiwharauroa chatoyancy, this toki features a unique twist – a Celtic knot…

This special toki was carved for young man living in Australia currently! A great gift considering what they are symbolise. The Toki was a originally a tool used by Maori. The pounamu was painstakingly shaped into heavy and robust forms and could be either lashed to a handle or held in the hand. They were…

This is a beautiful and well proportioned toki make from kawakawa pounamu that has a striking patterning to it.  I was very impressed when the final polish had been completed on this. A friend commented that the patterning reminds her of water swirling around a coast line. Since then that is all I could see…