{"product_id":"pounamu-toki-hand-carved-new-zealand-greenstone-adze-0006-copy","title":"Pounamu Toki – Hand-Carved New Zealand Greenstone Adze 0009","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Sacred Taonga, Carved with Aroha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePounamu – New Zealand greenstone – is one of Aotearoa's most treasured taonga (sacred treasures). Revered by Māori for centuries, it carries deep spiritual and cultural significance, embodying \u003cstrong\u003emana\u003c\/strong\u003e (prestige), \u003cstrong\u003ewairua\u003c\/strong\u003e (spirit), and an unbreakable connection to whānau, tīpuna (ancestors), and the whenua (land).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Toki – Symbol of Strength, Wisdom \u0026amp; Courage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carving takes the form of the \u003cstrong\u003eToki Poutangata\u003c\/strong\u003e – the adze shape historically worn by people of authority and leadership. The Toki was used to carve waka (canoes) and craft ngā rākau riri a Tū (weapons of war), making it a powerful symbol of \u003cstrong\u003estrength, wisdom, and courage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePounamu is traditionally gifted to signify love, friendship, or to seal important agreements – and its meaning deepens with every generation it is passed through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnique, Just Like You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece of pounamu is one of a kind. Sourced from the rivers and mountains of Te Wai Pounamu (the South Island of New Zealand), no two stones share the same colour, pattern, or character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted from Start to Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Toki has been lovingly created by a hobby carver working from home in New Zealand. Every step of the process is done by hand – from sourcing the raw stone, shaping and grinding, through to the final polish. What you receive is a truly personal, one-of-a-kind piece of New Zealand heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% genuine New Zealand pounamu (greenstone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved and hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique – no two pieces are alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from southern New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful gift or personal taonga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 0009 (For my use)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48209029333184,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/2299601339.jpg?v=1777255111","url":"https:\/\/kiwi-collects.myshopify.com\/products\/pounamu-toki-hand-carved-new-zealand-greenstone-adze-0006-copy","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}