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New Zealand Pounamu Adze with Etching | Mountain Jade NZ

New Zealand Pounamu Adze with Etching

Name: New Zealand Pounamu Adze with Etching
Brand: Mountain Jade NZ
Price: 388 NZD
Availability: InStock

Created by

Tiakiwai Mauri Walker

$388.00

NZD

Or pay $97.00 per fortnight

SKU: TIAWTOD388P-2

Size: 49mm x 24mm

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Hand-carved NZ Pounamu

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This Toki (Adze) is made from New Zealand pounamu and is carved by Tiakiwai Mauri Walker. The piece you see photographed is the piece you will receive. Shop all our Toki (Adze) Corded Necklaces.

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.

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Every detail of our packaging is thoughtfully curated, from sustainable, low-ink, recyclable materials to personalised touches like mini-meaning cards and artist profiles. For an extra special touch, our Premium Gift Wrapping service means we wrap your piece in elegant kraft paper, tied with natural string and a woven jute ribbon.

Tiakiwai Mauri Walker

The artist behind this creationTiakiwai Mauri Walker is an emerging pounamu carver apprenticed to his father and Head Carver, Tamaora Walker. Grounded in whakapapa (genealogy) and shaped by taonga tuku iho (intergenerational knowledge), his practice is guided by the values of his whānau (family).

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.

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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, here are some reasons to gift pounamu. From supporting local artists to the deep meaning associated with the stone, pounamu is a truly amazing gift to give.

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Smooth lines, soft finishes, no scratches and no cuts.

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New Zealand Pounamu Adze with Etching

$388.00

NZD

Gift, with love

Tiakiwai Mauri Walker

Traditionally, the toki or adze was expertly lashed to carved wooden shafts and wielded as tools and ceremonial objects by Māori.