Hei Toki Kawata me Kahurangi Raukaraka - Silver & Greenstone Adze Necklace

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Hei Toki Kawata me Kahurangi Raukaraka - Silver & Greenstone Adze NecklaceWith expertise and power the carver wields the adze. Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning. The toki epitomises the artistry and skill of the craftsman, protector and provider. Of great mana (prestige), to wield the toki is to wield strength. This hei toki necklace was carved by Alex Sands from kahurangi and raukaraka pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa and capped set in sterling

Kapeu can be further decorated with feathers to enhance their appearance

This taonga is made of beef bone and is hung by an adjustable wax cord

are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa

Our jewellery is individually crafted in our studio

This hei matau was carved by Jeremy Walsh from Totoweka pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

Crafted from bronze

participants will have a fully completed and bound hei matau to take home

This hei manawa was carved by Nikki Shaw from īnanga pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

pātiti are hatchets with the heads made from the repurposed European iron of axes or harpoons

- If you are in the Hamilton service area

onepū (sand)

This taonga was hand-carved by Kerry Thompson