Hei Toki Parāoa - Whalebone Adze Pendant Beef Bone Subject to standard availability and

Subject to standard availability and booking requirements

This hiku tohorā was carved by Samuel Potter from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

This porohita measures 40mm in diameter

the tools and skills necessary for stone-carving and will guide participants through the process of creating a hei matau pounamu

In this workshop we will cover the cultural history of the form

Hei Toki Parāoa - Whalebone Adze Pendant Beef Bone Subject to standard availability andWith 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 Steven Fehoko Jr from sperm whale jaw bone. It measures 85mm by 18mm and is bound with an adjustable hand braided cord.