Whale Bone Toki 4

Whale Bone Toki 4Approx 3. 5x6cm 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

forward movement of a kapa haka

Douglas Creek stone (sourced from the West Coast of New Zealand)

Each are sized to fit an adult hand but can be pulled tighter for smaller/children's hands also

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Toki (Adze)

Tangiwai Pounamu(sourced from the West Coast of New Zealand)

Raukaraka crust pounamu(sourced from the West Coast of New Zealand)

The whai or stingray is seen as a kaitiaki or guardian

Approx 3x5m

a taniwha (supernatural being) – weeps onto the rocks at Piopiotahi (Milford Sound)

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Each greeting card comes in a plastic sleeve paired with a white envelope