Hei Toki Pikorua Īnanga - Greenstone Adze Twist Pendant

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Hei Toki Pikorua Īnanga - Greenstone Adze Twist 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. The pikorua (twist) embodies the universal principle of duality and balance. Its intertwined form symbolizes the interconnectedness of opposing

It measures 71mm by 28mm and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord

Binding services are on a first come

Tama-nui-te-rā and Hine-te-Marama

It measures 184mm by 44mm

The decorations on heru were often a symbol of mana and prestige

It measures 102mm by 49mm

All of our binding (unless stated otherwise) is done with a hand-braided adjustable wax cord

Mau taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles

This taonga was hand-carved by Kerry Thompson

highlighting the importance of speech in chief-related activities

This roimata was carved by Jeremy Walsh from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

This taonga was hand-carved from parāoa (whalebone) by Alex Sands and measures 128 x 47 x 4 mm