New Zealand Greenstone Toki Necklace
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Once a tool wielded by Māori, when worn around the neck the Toki represents courage, and with courage comes strength and power.The Toki holds great significance in Māori culture as a powerful symbol of mana (prestige) and honour.
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Every detail of our packaging is thoughtfully curated, from sustainable, low-ink, recyclable materials to personalised touches like mini-meaning cards and artist profiles. For an extra special touch, our Premium Gift Wrapping service means we wrap your piece in elegant kraft paper, tied with natural string and a woven jute ribbon.Creative Jade
The artist behind this creationA shared love of jade has unified a team of independent jewellers, jade carvers and woodturners to create bespoke artworks under the Creative Jade collective. While all members of Creative Jade are New Zealanders, they hail from diverse backgrounds; their particular talents may have been honed in Scotland or South Africa, or on a marae (Māori meeting grounds) in Rotorua.Traditionally, the toki or adze was expertly lashed to carved wooden shafts and wielded as tools and ceremonial objects by Māori.
The Toki
Toki are now worn around the neck as a symbol of strength and courage. This association links back to when toki blades crafted from pounamu were used as woodcutting tools due to pounamu's exceptional strength. It is said the Toki takes on the mauri or life force of the wearer, and this essence is passed from generation to generation.Discover more
Toki (Adze) Necklaces
Why Choose Pounamu
If you're looking for a reason to buy something meaningful, and haven't quite made your mind up yet, here are some reasons to gift pounamu. From supporting local artists to the deep meaning associated with the stone, pounamu is a truly amazing gift to give.Every piece is one-of-a-kind
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