This Ōnawa Large Lashed Curved Raputa Toki is made from NZ Ōnawa Pounamu a raputa carving refers to a distinct elongated or tapering form with a defined, flared or squared cutting edge then the front middle of this Raputa Toki carving has full intricate engraving, then completed with a plaited black/green fully adjustable waxed cord and a matt finish
Ōnawa Pounamu is a authentic pounamu piece that reflect strength, grounding, and cultural beauty which is also rooted in tradition while it also celebrates the natural beauty of New Zealand greenstone through meaningful contemporary design represents endurance, whakapapa, and connection to the whenua — carrying the mana and story of each carved piece into the future.
The Toki (Adze) was an important Maori implement.& In bone or stone, it was traditionally worn by Maori elders, as it represented power, wisdom, authority, strength, control, determination and focus.
L 9.5cm
W 3.5cm
