WHAKATIKA

WHAKATIKA - To rise

Exquisite jade carvings by Reuben Tipene, a Māori artist and carver, who honours the ancient art while tastefully incorporating his life experiences into his work.

Carved from New Zealand Kawakawa Pounamu, Jade.

WHAKATIKA is a large and beautifully slender toki carved with a graceful drop form.

Wearing a slender, deep green toki drop is like carrying a piece of nature’s artistry close to your heart. WHAKATIKA is carved from exquisite New Zealand pounamu, its elegant form and rich, flowing hues reflect both strength and grace. This is a timeless symbol of connection, protection, and will hold a record of your personal journey.

The Pounamu Rueben has used is exquisite - a dark New Zealand Kawakawa jade from the Rimu area on our West Coast - as wild and wonderful as is this stone.

A LITTLE ABOUT THE TOKI'S MEANING AND SIGNIFICANCE...

The toki, or adze, is a symbol of strength - the adze was a key survival tool, used to build, hunt and defend. Traditionally, the toki is worn to provide strength and courage, to assist through life's challenges, and the koru is a symbol of rebirth, growth and new beginnings.

WHAKATIKA is lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch.

We include our 'Kia Ora' cards explaining the meaning behind both the Toki and Koru design.

Delivery to you with Express Courier is included in the price.

Meaning of Toki: Courage ~ Wisdom ~ Authority

Meaning of Koru: Rebirth ~ Purity ~ Peace

Artist: Rueben Tipene

Material: New Zealand Kawakawa Pounamu, Jade

Cord Colour: 4-Plait Khaki

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 93mm (3.6") long, 21mm (0.8") wide