Curved Hapopo Pounamu Toki (Adze)

This Curved Hapopo Pounamu Toki is a taonga of strength, leadership, and resilience. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith, it honours the tradition of the toki (adze), a symbol of determination, achievement, and the ability to shape one's own path. The graceful curved form reflects both the natural beauty of the stone and the skill required to bring it to life.

Carved from genuine Hapopo Pounamu, this taonga carries the whakapapa of Aotearoa's treasured greenstone. Formed over millions of years, every piece possesses its own unique colours, patterns, and character. The rich natural tones and polished finish celebrate the beauty of the stone while preserving its individuality and wairua.

The 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 each taonga carries meaning that can be treasured for generations.

🔹 Material: Genuine Hapopo Pounamu (New Zealand Greenstone)
🔹 Style: Curved Toki (Adze) – symbolising strength, leadership, resilience, and achievement
🔹 Binding: Waxed cord, hand-bound by the carver
🔹 Finish: Hand-polished to reveal the natural beauty and character of the stone
🔹 Carver: Hemi Smiler Smith, 16-year-old Māori carver
🔹 Origin: Hand-carved in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa New Zealand

Whether worn as a symbol of personal strength, gifted to mark a milestone, or treasured as a connection to whakapapa and tradition, this curved toki carries both story and mauri (life force).

Exclusively available through Toki Toru Pounamu.