Name: Hei Toki Koura Kahurangi - Gold-Capped Greenstone Adze Pendant
Brand: martinafruit.com
SKU: 97080044810
Price: 400.00 USD
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Hei Toki Koura Kahurangi - Gold-Capped Greenstone Adze Pendant

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Hei Toki Koura Kahurangi - Gold-Capped 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 Samuel Potter from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa and capped in solid 9ct gold by John

This hei matau was created by Jeremy Walsh from onewa (basalt) sourced from Mount Karioi

It measures 36mm by 36mm

This pekapeka was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

It measures 57mm by 52mm

With expertise and power the carver wields the adze

Traditionally heru were worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women

Traditionally worn by Māori as ornaments of respect and status

the great trickster

This piece was carved by Nikki Shaw

By the end of the workshop

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These roimata can be worn either side and were carved from raukaraka pounamu by Raymond Stokes