Greenstone adze with wheku

Greenstone adze with Māori double manaia design with traditional binding, lashing. We have one greenstone double manaia (polished finish) available. It's the one on the left. Be quick!

$320.00 NZD
Approx $192.42 USD

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Description:

Greenstone adze with Māori wheku (carved face)

A beautifully carved greenstone toki. Toki is the Māori word for adze. The adze has the traditional binding, lashing.

And the pendant comes with an adjustable platted cord.

Wheku

Wheku, means 'carved face' and represents renowned tipuna (ancestors) of the iwi (tribe).

You can find wheku at the apex of the gable on a Wharenui (Māori meeting house).

Hei toki

The 'hei toki' represents strength, authority and mana. In the early days the toki (adze) was used as a tool. Nowadays it is a ceremonial taonga (treasure) representing courage and strength in hard times.

A toki represents great power and the toki were often gifted to warriors and chiefs.

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