NZ Greenstone Toki Poutangata (BX472) Kawakawa Pounamu

An impressive Kawakawa Pounamu Toki Poutangata. Made locally. This piece does not come with a stand.

Handle length: 356 mm

Toki:

199 mm length

49 mm width

16 mm depth

The Toki (adze) is far more than a carving tool; it is a symbol of unwavering determination and mastery. Its blade demanded precision, strength, and respect; qualities that transformed it into a symbol of power and leadership often worn as a pendant by chiefs and elders. Today, it serves as a talisman, inspiring the wearer to face life's challenges with the same resilience and skill as the ancestors who wielded it.

A Toki Poutangata is a ceremonial Toki that is strapped to a usually intricately carved handle and is mostly held by someone with great mana. It has historically been used as a weapon as well as a tool.

The sacred stone of Aotearoa. Pounamu of this beautiful land encompasses nephrite jade, serpentine, and tangiwai (bowenite). To the Māori of New Zealand, Pounamu (greenstone) is more than just a stone, it is a taonga (treasure) woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of their ancestors. Revered as a gift from the gods, it carries the mana (prestige) of the land and the strength of the rivers.

When worn close to the skin it absorbs your wairua (spirit); over time its lustre deepens along with the bond between wearer and stone. Pounamu is a gift from the heart and as such should be worn or displayed with respect and pride.

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