Hei Toki Inanga - Greenstone Adze Pendant Okewa It measures 65mm by 30mm

It measures 65mm by 30mm

Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of mana and prestige

and bearers of otherworldly knowledge

In the Māori world

Hei Toki Inanga - Greenstone Adze Pendant Okewa It measures 65mm by 30mmWith expertise and power the carver wields the adze. Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning. The toki epitomises the artistry and skill of the craftsman, protector and provider. Of great mana (prestige), to wield the toki is to wield strength. This hei toki was carved by Aaron Marshall from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 35mm by 17mm. It has a