{"product_id":"nz-serpentine-toki-poutangata-bx473","title":"NZ Serpentine Toki Poutangata (BX473)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn impressive Serpentine pounamu Toki Poutangata. Made locally. This piece comes with the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehandle length: 360 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estand width: 154 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estand height: 362 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToki:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e170 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e44 mm width \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21 mm depth \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNZ Serpentine rich black and green hues, is said to be a wonderful stone to create a strong connection to Papatūānuku, aiding in meditation and spiritual exploration. Clears the chakras and opens the crown, creating balance and a sense of control over ones life. Helps to direct healing energy to problem areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072422310208,"sku":"BX473","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/IMG_9389_363fff5e-e2e0-410b-8d1f-b501c9021e23.jpg?v=1780098151","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-serpentine-toki-poutangata-bx473","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}