NZ Manaia Stone Small Freeform Toki Pendant (BP837)
Lovely NZ Manaia Stone carved into a freeform Toki. Carved by Dean Taylor.
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.
Manaia stone is found in found in the Coromandel area and refers to silicified wood or plant material, resulting in a stone with tan, white, and black bands.
Measurements:
56 mm length
16 mm width
9 mm depth
Comes with an adjustable cord and a jute drawstring bag.
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
BEHIND NIHO/TANIWHA
Taniwha, when honoured and respected, can be a powerful, protective guardian - not just to people, but places as well. With the ability to shape-shift, in the water they could be sharks while on land, they could be dragon-like creatures. These kaitiaki (guardians) live in the depths of the rivers and seas, often where dangerous currents are. They form a connection between the physical world and the spiritual world of our ancestors.
The Niho represents strength, leadership and resilience.
HEIRLOOM GUARANTEE
Your Pounamu should last you a lifetime - and more. Pounamu is said to increase in mana as it is passed on through generations. We guarantee that any Greenstone piece will survive to become an heirloom piece, spreading its mana through your whanau if it is well cared for, loved and respected.
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