Toki - Pounamu Color:Black Cord In this form is often

In this form is often refered to as whanau or family

and safe travel

head or wrist

Whilst the manaia usually represents a guardian that protects and balances and a messenger between the physical and spiritual realms

Toki - Pounamu Color:Black Cord In this form is oftenThis stunning Pounamu Toki is carved from Raukaraka, which is also known as Marsden Flower Jade, lashed with black waxed cord. Toki are a type of adze and were traditionally made for whakairo or the carving of wood. It is considered a sign of strength and power as the Toki would be used to fell or cut down large trees and hollow out the boughs to create waka and other large wood carvings. Often related to those high in status, mana and authority.