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– Stephen B.
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Beautiful Piece!
“I love the craftsmanship of the work. Very well done and a beautiful toki. Been wearing it every day since I received it! Would highly recommend to others!!!”
– Gwendolyn C.
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“stunning Tiki, amazing craftsmanship, very pleased with the purchase. ”
– Sam H.
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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.
Makaire Raharuhi
The artist behind this creationThe most recent carver to join our Rotorua studio, Makaire is the nephew of Tamaora Walker and is just beginning his journey into pounamu carving.
Learning from the very best, he is soaking in knowledge and skills from his uncle and mentor, and developing his own unique style as a pounamu artist. Makaire’s eye for clean lines and his care and respect for the craft, are already evident in his work.
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.