Hei Toki Inanga - Greenstone Adze Pendant John Mayo prosperity

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Porohita are the circles that represent the completion of cycles and are often thought seen in the sky through the celestial bodies

and is hung on a sterling silver chain

the tools were ground down to make them substantially lighter and then attached to native wooden handles to make effective weapons

The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of mana and prestige

Hei Toki Inanga - Greenstone Adze Pendant John Mayo prosperityWith 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 blue inanga pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 50mm by 27mm. It has