Pounamu Toki 10

New Zealand Pounamu by Barry Dash

Pendant 9.5 x 2.5cm with adjustable Cord

The Toki is the Maori tribal symbol of strength. Its shape represents an axe head. This carving tool based symbol resembles determination, control, strength and honour. It was traditionally carved in stone or greenstone and was passed down as an heirloom.

Barry was born and raised on the West Coast. The son of a Jade carver working in Hokitika 45 years ago. Barry has collected jade since his early 20’s then went on to learn to carve and has been a full time self-employed carver for the last 25 years.