Whale Bone Toki 1

Whale Bone Toki 1Approx 3x4cm Toki (Adze). The shape represents an important tool often used by Mori for carving, shaping, and weaponry and was originally used for practical purposes however, toki are worn as a symbol of strength, determination, courage, and Mana. Paroa (Whale Bone). Whales hold great significance to Mori, representing abundance and wealth. In some iwi, they are believed to be descendants of Tangaroa, the god of the ocean. When a whale becomes

Stirling silver hooks attached

Tangiwai takes its name from the tears that come from great sorrow

weka (Native bush hen) or weka blood

Inspired by sightings on our front-doorstep of our home in Koukourarata

toki are worn as a symbol of strength

Raukaraka stone variety is a rare form of kawakawa pounamu

melancholic call

Koukourarata takes its name from the original kāinga located at the head of the bay

Unknown what type of stone this is but it had some beautiful colours that peaked my interest and I couldn’t help but to carve a toki from it

determination

Port Levy - the Upokohue/Tūpoupou or Hector’s dolphin is one of the world’s smallest dolphins and is found only in the coastal waters of Aotearoa

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