NZ Maori Greenstone Jade Nephrite Pounamu Engraved TOKI

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Real Traditional Artifacts & One off pieces, Available here! RRP Over USD 200 ! This is hand crafted by "Brian Piper" an 81 year old amateur rockhound club member. Engraved by Shane McIntosh This is a simple Toki (Adze) but fabulous work of traditional art . Toki is a Maori implement used for carving/cutting (wood) and later became a most revered tool. This is a smaller version of the same. This is a rather exceptional one off great but simple art piece made from beautiful natural medium green Kawakawa pounamu, which makes it stand out from the mass produced artificial looking objects, exuding understated elegance. This is a simple Toki but the use of indigenous design including the full bodied solid appearance enhances and classifies this as unique and desirable. A Solid table or display piece ! This TOKI(Adze) is medium sized and finely ground to shape and weighs 6.33 oz / 179.4 gms. / 897 cts. Size approx maximum. 4 3/4” x 1 3/8” x 3/4 ” (Inches) or 120 x 35 x 18 mms OILED FOR PHOTOS KEEP POUNAMU OILED FOR LOOKING AT ITS BEST The translucent edge can be seen in many photos, last but one photo is of the antique adzes and for reference only. Made by Brian Piper who is an accomplished senior carver (in his 80’s) from my Rockhounds club in NZ and is admired for his contribution to our club. Fantastic Gift / Taonga / Collection item. read more
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