{"product_id":"hapopo-serpentine-toki-adze-carved-by-hemi","title":"Hapopo Serpentine Toki (Adze)- Carved by Hemi","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHapopo Serpentine Toki (Adze)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHapopo Serpentine Toki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a taonga of strength, leadership, and resilience. 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. Traditionally, the toki represented not only craftsmanship and hard work but also wisdom, authority, and the pursuit of excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved from genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHapopo Serpentine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this taonga showcases the rich green hues and striking natural patterns that make every piece truly unique. Formed over millions of years, the stone carries its own whakapapa, connecting the wearer to the landscapes of Aotearoa and the enduring strength of Papatūānuku. Each carving celebrates the natural beauty of the stone while preserving its individuality and wairua.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe binding, completed by Hemi himself, is woven with care and intention, creating a lasting connection between the stone, the carver, and the wearer. Every stage of the carving process—from selecting the stone to the final polish—is undertaken with respect for its whakapapa, ensuring every taonga carries meaning that can be treasured for generations.\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 Hapopo Serpentine (New Zealand Stone)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional 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 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 colours and patterns\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether worn as a symbol of personal strength, gifted to celebrate a milestone, or treasured as a connection to whakapapa and tradition, this toki carries both story and mauri (life force).\u003c\/span\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":47786329178251,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9685\/3643\/files\/IMG_1798.jpg?v=1782975102","url":"https:\/\/whakapakariora.com\/products\/hapopo-serpentine-toki-adze-carved-by-hemi","provider":"Whakapakari Ora Wahine Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}