Size: 56mm x 28mm We have 16 variations of this piece to choose from:
These pounamu toki necklaces represent strength, determination and courage. Pounamu is the Māori word for jade and greenstone. These toki are all made from different stone and vary in size and colour. Each piece is photographed individually, so the piece you choose is the piece you will receive.
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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.
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Pounamu
“The Pounamu was a gift for a staff member who was leaving after long service. The perfect choice and stunning piece!
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Amazing Pounamu
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Toki gift
“The second one purchased from Mountain Jade (speaks for itself in a good way). A present for my son as he is soon to start on the adventure of parenthood by starting his own tribe!
Great service from Mountain Jade, with a quality product. The only critique, is the photos are back lit which enhances the beauty of colouration and markings this is not so visible when viewed in natural light.”
– Michael G.
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2 February 2024
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Hand carved
Smooth lines, soft finishes, no scratches and no cuts.
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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.