Large statement piece - Pounamu (Totoweka) toki lashed to a hand-braided brown wax cord and adjustable tie.

This taonga measures 10.5cm x 5cm and weighs 89g. This taonga comes in a lightly fragranced gift box.

The toki is a chisel shaped tool which was used by Māori for carving, shaping and weaponry. The toki is considered to represent courage, wisdom and strength.

The Manaia is traditionally believed to be the messenger between the mortal world and the spirit world, and its symbol is used as a guardian amongst most Māori iwi/hapu. 

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Carved by Dion Hancy.