Black Obsidian Small Toki Pendant (BM841)
Beautiful Black Obsidian Toki pendant. Carved locally by Dean Taylor.
Black Obsidian is said to protect one from negative energies, to be made into a cutting styled tools such as a toki, knife blades or arrow heads will aid one to cut the ties to things that hold you back from moving forward. A stone of truth and will show you what needs to be transformed and worked on within yourself.
Traditionally Toki were used by Māori to cut and work timber for the meeting houses and carvings. Because of the determination, control and strength required to skilfully use the Toki it became a symbol of ability, power and authority. Ceremonial Toki were traditionally worn by Māori elders and Chiefs to signify leadership qualities. May this Toki bring the wearer strength, courage and inspiration on their journey in life.
Measurements:
53 mm length
31 mm width
10 mm depth
Comes with an adjustable cord and Jute drawstring bag.
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BEHIND TOKI
Traditionally, Toki was used by Māori to cut and work timber for meeting houses and carvings. Because of the determination, control and strength required to skilfully use the Toki, it became a symbol of ability, power and authority. Ceremonial Toki were traditionally worn by Māori elders and Chiefs to signify leadership qualities.
May the Toki bring the wearer strength, courage and inspiration on their journey in life.
HEIRLOOM GUARANTEE
Your Pounamu should last you a lifetime - and more. Pounamu is said to increase inmanaas it is passed on through generations. We guarantee that any Greenstone Shop piece will survive to become an heirloom piece, spreading its mana throughout your whanau if it is well cared for, loved and respected.
Hear from our happy customers
I am absolutely blown away by the level of service and care I have received over 4 recent purchases including the rebinding of a 20+ yo Greenstone Toki from the lovely people at the Greenstone Shop
I hope they have a spectacularly special Christmas
I was blown away by the service, quality and affordability. Louise was very helpful and accommodating and Dean is a great carver, clearly plenty of skill and pride goes into his work. Would highly recommend!
