Toki trophy award

Description:

Toki award trophy

The toki trophy, inspired by the traditional Māori toki (adze). These beautiful trophies are crafted from high-quality Pacific rimu. You can choose one of 3 different designs.

Design

The toki trophy is inspired by the traditional Māori adze, a tool known as the toki. A toki was originally crafted from stone or greenstone (pounamu). They were used for carving waka (canoes), buildings, and for intricate woodwork. We feature the fern, kiwi and double koru designs.

Meaning

In Māori culture, the toki has evolved from a practical implement into a powerful symbol representing:

• Strength
• Determination
• Courage
• Authority

Traditionally, toki were worn by chiefs and elders. A toki signifies leadership, wisdom, and mana (prestige and spiritual strength). Toki were often passed down as treasured heirlooms within families.

Today, the toki shape is commonly featured in trophies, pendants, and awards to honour individuals who have demonstrated resilience, leadership, or have achieved significant milestones. Toki have a thick end that tapers into a sharp  Its form, with a thick end tapering to a sharp blade, echoes its origins as a tool for shaping the land and forging new paths — qualities celebrated in recipients of toki trophies. Gifting a toki trophy acknowledges not only personal achievement but also the enduring connection to heritage, community, and the strength of ancestors. 

Size:

• 230mm (9.06")

The toki remains a timeless emblem of Māori cultural pride, uniting past and present through its enduring symbolism.

Have a look at our greenstone toki >>