{"product_id":"serpentine-straight-curved-toki-adze-carved-by-hemi","title":"Serpentine Straight-Curved Toki (Adze) - Carved by Hemi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSerpentine Straight-Curved Toki (Adze)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSerpentine Straight-Curved Toki\u003c\/strong\u003e is a taonga of strength, leadership, resilience, and connection. 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), representing determination, achievement, wisdom, and the ability to shape one's own path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003estraight-curved form\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a distinctive profile, combining a strong, structured line with a flowing curve. This balance represents strength and adaptability, while reflecting the natural character of the stone and the skill involved in shaping it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from genuine \u003cstrong\u003eSerpentine\u003c\/strong\u003e, this taonga showcases rich natural green tones, subtle variations, and distinctive markings formed over time. Each piece carries its own natural character, connecting the wearer to \u003cstrong\u003ete taiao\u003c\/strong\u003e, the whenua, and the ancient journey of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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, story, and mauri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Serpentine\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight-Curved Toki (Adze)\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strength, leadership, resilience, adaptability, balance, and achievement\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waxed polyester cord, hand-bound by the carver\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-polished to reveal the stone's natural depth and character\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eCarver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hemi Smiler Smith, 16-year-old Māori carver\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa New Zealand\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural variations make every taonga unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether worn as a symbol of personal strength, gifted to mark an important milestone, or treasured as a connection to whakapapa and tradition, this \u003cstrong\u003estraight-curved toki\u003c\/strong\u003e carries both story and mauri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreated with intention. Worn with meaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively available through Toki Toru Pounamu.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whakapakari Ora Wahine Wellness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48910745960587,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9685\/3643\/files\/IMG_2293.jpg?v=1786579693","url":"https:\/\/whakapakariora.com\/products\/serpentine-straight-curved-toki-adze-carved-by-hemi","provider":"Whakapakari Ora Wahine Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}