This monumental 150mm x 30mm hand-carved bovine bone Toki (adze) features three intertwined Manaia figures with iridescent Paua shell eyes. As a prestigious Maori Pendant, it represents the absolute pinnacle of spiritual authority, combining the physical strength of the adze with the vigilant protection of a triple-guardian sentinel.
The Toki is a foundational entity in Maori material culture, historically a functional tool for carving the great waka and meeting houses, evolving into a revered symbol of leadership and fortitude. This large-scale statement piece is adorned with three intertwined Manaia, each featuring the traditional three-fingered hand—representing the sacred cycle of Birth, Life, and Death. The shimmering Paua shell eyes serve as the "watchful eyes of the ancestors," providing spiritual vision in all directions. Crafted from ethically sourced, high-density bone, this "living taonga" absorbs the wearer's Mauri (life force) over time, maturing into a deep honey-gold patina that records a unique Whakapapa (lineage).
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