NZ Greenstone Toki Poutangata (BM041) Hapopo Pounamu
An impressive Hapopo Pounamu Toki Poutangata. Made locally. This piece comes with a wooden stand to slot the Toki into, as photographed below.
Traditionally Toki were used by MÄori to cut and work timber for the meeting houses and carvings. Because of the determination, control, and strength required to skilfully use the Toki it became a symbol of ability, power, and authority. Ceremonial Toki were traditionally worn by MÄori elders and Chiefs to signify leadership qualities. May this Toki bring the wearer strength, courage and inspiration on their journey in life.
A Toki Poutangata is a ceremonial Toki that is strapped to a usually intricately carved handle and is mostly held by someone with great mana. It has historically been used as a weapon as well as a tool.
Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the MÄori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.
handle length: 485 mm
height of stand: 107 mm
Toki:
181 mm length
61 mm widthĀ
30 mm depthĀ
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos,Ā there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
An impressive Hapopo Pounamu Toki Poutangata. Made locally. This piece comes with a wooden stand to slot the Toki into, as photographed below.
Traditionally Toki were used by MÄori to cut and work timber for the meeting houses and carvings. Because of the determination, control, and strength required to skilfully use the Toki it became a symbol of ability, power, and authority. Ceremonial Toki were traditionally worn by MÄori elders and Chiefs to signify leadership qualities. May this Toki bring the wearer strength, courage and inspiration on their journey in life.
A Toki Poutangata is a ceremonial Toki that is strapped to a usually intricately carved handle and is mostly held by someone with great mana. It has historically been used as a weapon as well as a tool.
Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the MÄori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.
handle length: 485 mm
height of stand: 107 mm
Toki:
181 mm length
61 mm widthĀ
30 mm depthĀ
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos,Ā there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
Original: $1,668.00
-65%$1,668.00
$583.80Description
An impressive Hapopo Pounamu Toki Poutangata. Made locally. This piece comes with a wooden stand to slot the Toki into, as photographed below.
Traditionally Toki were used by MÄori to cut and work timber for the meeting houses and carvings. Because of the determination, control, and strength required to skilfully use the Toki it became a symbol of ability, power, and authority. Ceremonial Toki were traditionally worn by MÄori elders and Chiefs to signify leadership qualities. May this Toki bring the wearer strength, courage and inspiration on their journey in life.
A Toki Poutangata is a ceremonial Toki that is strapped to a usually intricately carved handle and is mostly held by someone with great mana. It has historically been used as a weapon as well as a tool.
Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the MÄori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.
handle length: 485 mm
height of stand: 107 mm
Toki:
181 mm length
61 mm widthĀ
30 mm depthĀ
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos,Ā there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
