{"product_id":"akatore-rhodonite-straight-toki-adze-carved-by-hemi","title":"Akatore Rhodonite Straight Toki (Adze)- Carved by Hemi","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSmall Akatore Rhodonite Straight Toki (Adze)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAkatore Rhodonite Straight Toki\u003c\/strong\u003e is a taonga representing strength, leadership, resilience, and determination. Hand-carved by \u003cstrong\u003e16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece honours the traditional form of the toki (adze), a symbol of achievement, wisdom, authority, and the ability to shape one's own path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from \u003cstrong\u003eRhodonite sourced from Akatore Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e, this taonga showcases beautiful natural shades of pink, red, and black, with unique patterns and markings that give the stone its own character. Each piece of Akatore stone is naturally different, making every toki completely individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clean, straight profile of the toki highlights the natural beauty of the stone while representing discipline, focus, strength, and purpose. The rich colours and distinctive patterns of the Rhodonite create a striking taonga that reflects both the character of the stone and the care put into its carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe binding, completed by Hemi himself, is hand-bound with waxed cord and finished with care. Every stage of the carving process, from selecting and shaping the stone through to the final polish and binding, is completed by hand with attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Rhodonite from Akatore Bay\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Toki (Adze) – symbolising strength, leadership, resilience, and achievement\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e black Waxed cord, hand-bound by the carver\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-polished to reveal the stone's natural colour, depth, and character\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eCarver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hemi Smiler Smith, 16-year-old Māori carver\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eCarving Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether worn as a symbol of personal strength, gifted to celebrate an achievement or milestone, or treasured as a meaningful piece of Māori craftsmanship, this Akatore toki carries its own unique character and story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively available through Toki Toru Pounamu.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whakapakari Ora Wahine Wellness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49315684155531,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9685\/3643\/files\/IMG_2463.jpg?v=1788668517","url":"https:\/\/whakapakariora.com\/products\/akatore-rhodonite-straight-toki-adze-carved-by-hemi","provider":"Whakapakari Ora Wahine Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}