Hei Toki Pipiwharauroa - Greenstone Adze Pendant

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Hei Toki Pipiwharauroa - Greenstone Adze PendantWith 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 was carved by Alex Sands from chatoyant pipiwharauroa pounamu sourced from the Arahura river of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures

The treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa

Typical turnaround time for binding is 5 business days

Hand-carved by Sam Potter and presented in a native kauri wood jewelry box

It boasts very fine ornamental designs and is finished with an antique style natural onion based stain

manaia protect the wearer and help maintain spiritual balance

This piece measures 67mm by 32mm

matakite embodies intuition

To possess a patu onewa signified the status and mana (authority) of those who would wield it

This hei toki necklace was carved by Alex Sands from kahurangi and raukaraka pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

This hei manawa was carved by Jeremy Walsh from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

the tools and skills necessary for stone-carving and will guide participants through the process of creating a manaia pounamu

Hei tiki represent the form of the first human and are a remembrance of tūpuna (ancestors) that guide us forward