Al Brown

Hei Toki / Adze pendant
NZ greenstone/ Kennedy creek Dark inanga pounamu, waxed cord
80 x 38 x 10mm
As #23-10
NZD $378

Toki/Adze – greenstone/pounamu toki have a spiritual meaning associated with strength, control, determination and focus.
Before toki became ornamental they were an everyday tool (adze) used in cutting and digging. They were also lashed into expertly carved wooden shafts and wielded by powerful Maori chiefs during religious ceremonies.

Hei – to suspend or hang ie from a cord to wear.