{"product_id":"black-hokitika-serpentine-medium-toki-adze-carved-by-hemi","title":"Black Hokitika Serpentine Medium Toki (Adze) - carved by Hemi","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Hokitika Serpentine Medium Toki (Adze)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Hokitika Serpentine Toki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a taonga of strength, leadership, resilience, and purpose. Hand-carved by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it honours the tradition of the toki (adze), a symbol of determination, achievement, and the ability to shape one's own path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved from genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHokitika Black Serpentine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this taonga showcases deep black tones with subtle natural markings and variations that make every piece completely unique. The natural character of the stone reflects the strength and enduring beauty of Te Waipounamu. Its strong, refined form represents discipline, focus, and the courage to move forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery stage of the carving process is completed by Hemi with patience, purpose, and respect for the whakapapa of the stone. From selecting and shaping the stone through to grinding, polishing, and finishing, each step contributes to the story of the taonga and honours its journey from te taiao into the hands of its wearer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe binding is completed by Hemi himself and carefully hand-finished, creating a connection between the stone, the carver, and the wearer. No two pieces are exactly the same, allowing each toki to carry its own natural character and story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Hokitika Black Serpentine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toki (Adze) – symbolising strength, leadership, resilience, and achievement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Waxed polyester cord, hand-bound by the carver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-polished to reveal the stone's natural depth and character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hemi Smiler Smith, 16-year-old Māori carver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-carved in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural variations make every taonga unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether worn as a symbol of strength, gifted to mark an important milestone, or treasured as a connection to whakapapa and tradition, this toki carries both story and mauri.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated with intention. Worn with meaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExclusively available through Toki Toru Pounamu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whakapakari Ora Wahine Wellness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48897937309835,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9685\/3643\/files\/IMG_2317.jpg?v=1786402219","url":"https:\/\/whakapakariora.com\/products\/black-hokitika-serpentine-medium-toki-adze-carved-by-hemi","provider":"Whakapakari Ora Wahine Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}