Size: 56mm x 29mm We have 11 variations of this piece to choose from:
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Why Choose Pounamu
If you're looking for a reason to buy something meaningful, and haven't quite made your mind up yet, read our top 10 reasons to gift. From supporting local artists, to the deep meaning associated to the stone.
What our customers are saying
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Absolutely beautiful
“Bought for my mokos 21st, he loved it, thank you for a beautiful taonga, and loved the packaging, quick delivery, ”
– Turu P.
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Thanks & greetings from Hungary
“Hi Everybody!
I simply love it!
I would like to thank to you for the high-quality, carfully crafted Toki and quick delivery.
(I believe in the power of stones and symbols. After several months search this piece was the one which finally called me. )
My Toki means a lot to me.
(I'm fan of your amazing country and culture.)
I wish you all the best and good luck!
Yours faithfully,
Margo from Hungary
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– Margit Vikolne U.
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5 stars!
“A beautiful taonga to gift to my son for his cultural exchange to Hawaii. Quality was brilliant, very happy and highly recommend Mountain Jade!”
– Emma S.
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25 September 2023
Our Packaging
We consider every element we use, when packing your piece. From sustainable materials to meaningful details such as artist profile cards. We offer a Premium Gift Wrapping service, available at the checkout.
Our Promise
Hand carved
Smooth lines, soft finishes, no scratches and no cuts.
Sustainable packaging
Wherever possible we use sustainable packaging.
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We offer a Premium Gift Wrapping service.
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The Toki is a symbol of strength and determination
Once a tool wielded by Māori, when worn around the neck the Toki represents courage, and with courage comes strength and power.The Toki holds great significance in Māori culture as a powerful symbol of mana (prestige) and honour.
Mountain Jade
The artist behind this creationThe team of artists in our Mountain Jade studio are devoted to their craft, passionately hand-carving New Zealand pounamu with love, skill and passion. Each carver has a particular talent brought to the fore through their unique pieces - whether that means specialising in intricate designs or honing the skill and patience required to work with hand tools. Between them, the carvers cut the stone with the grain before it is closely examined or "read" to decide how best to utilise its natural beauty. It is then sliced, marked, trimmed and transformed into pounamu jewellery or sculptures.
Traditionally, the toki or adze was expertly lashed to carved wooden shafts and wielded as tools and ceremonial objects by Māori.
The Toki
Toki are now worn around the neck as a symbol of strength and courage. This association links back to when toki blades crafted from pounamu were used as woodcutting tools due to pounamu's exceptional strength. It is said the Toki takes on the mauri or life force of the wearer, and this essence is passed from generation to generation.