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A large New Zealand Greenstone Toki 16 mm wide at the top and 24 mm wide at the end of the 92 mm long, wedge-shaped stone that is bound with black waxed cord.
Genuine New Zealand Pounamu (Greenstone), sourced and hand carved in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Pounamu is of great cultural signicance for Maori and is believed to enhance mana (prestige) of its possesor. When received as a gift Pounamu is said to gain value as a special treasure.
The "Toki" is a symbol of courage and strength in time of adversity. The toki (adze) was a chizel tool used by the Maori people of Aotearoa to carve everthing from their great wakas (canoes) to the intricate designs found in their marae (meeting house).
Please note that the colour may differ to the photo.
