Hei Toki Putiputi - Flower Jade Greenstone Adze Pendant
$626.00
With 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 is the epitome of 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 Jeremy Walsh from Putiputi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 91mm by 27mm. It has a semi-gloss finish, engraved with whakapapa notches and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.
