Kerry Thompson
Hei Toki / Toki pendant
greenstone/pounamu (flower jade) , waxed cord, bone clasp
86 x 25 x 4mm
As aug23 #KT-24
NZD $300
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 i.e from a cord to wear.