Hei Toki Inanga - Greenstone Adze Pendant

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Hei Toki Inanga - 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 Aaron Marshall from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 35mm by 17mm. It has a

and high-pitched tone often likened to a seabird’s call

This rei puta was carved by Alex Sands from flower inanga pounamu sourced from the Arahura River of Te Wai Pounamu

these pieces reflect the meeting of European tradition and Aotearoa New Zealand Māori identity

Its intertwined form symbolizes the interconnectedness of opposing forces: light and darkness

This pair measures 44 x 16mm and was hand carved by Wendy Marshall

This hei toki was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

This piece measures: 42 mm in diameter and can be worn on either side

It measures 80mm by 42mm

Hei Tiki represent the form of the first human

This rei puta was carved by Jeremy Walsh from okewa sourced from Aotearoa New Zealand

Toki have come to represent the strength and skill of an individual

This piece was hand carved by Yuri Terenyi