Hei Toki Pounamu Aotearoa New Zealand Greenstone

Hei Toki Pounamu Aotearoa New Zealand Greenstone(H79 x W19 x D7. 6) mm adjustable braided cord Pounamu sourced from Arahura River, Te Tai o Poutini o Te Waipounamu West Coast of the South Island The agency of Mori in the developmental lineage and use of hei tiki is seen as being closely aligned to the mana of hei tiki as an iconic taonga tuku iho treasured heirloom. The toki has its origins as a stone tool used throughout Polynesia. Mori revered their toki poutangata (ceremonial adzes), made of

The toki has its origins as a stone tool used throughout Polynesia

and Atarau are names often used for the moon

With its origins in the circular fish hook and spiral forms

Rooted in the [legend of Māui](https://www

Historically wielded by rangatira during sacred ceremonies

this unique Hei Toki Tie has been carved of beautiful New Zealand Kawakawa Pounamu stone

This elegant Koru carving was lovingly crafted by our artisans at our Karangahape studio

their friendship or love

it carries a message of physical and symbolic protection for the wearer

53 mm (long) x 12 mm (wide) x 3 mm (thick)

the open Koru carving shape and thinness of the pieces makes it surprisingly lightweight

(H79 x W19 x D7