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 Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu engraved with unaunahi sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures

This pair was carved by Wendy Marshall from inanga pounamu

Sands Carving Studio

Hand-carved by Sam Potter and presented in a native kauri wood jewelry box

They connect to the spirit of the shark and its ferocity and acknowledge it as an abundant food source

This hei matau was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

This hei toki necklace was carved by Alex Sands from kahurangi and raukaraka pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

It measures 60mm by 48mm

Allen Hartnett

Highly polished kahurangi pounamu set in a solid 9 ct gold and sterling silver setting

the god of the wind

Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of tohorā (whale)

It measures 75mm by 57mm