Toki (Adze) is the ancient tool of creation—a symbol of skill, craftsmanship, and the hands that shape our world. This small curved Toki carries the mana of those who carved with purpose and precision, honouring the builders and creators of Aotearoa.

Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith, this taonga celebrates the tool that shaped whare, waka, and the very fabric of our culture. The curved form echoes the movement and flow of the adze blade, capturing both the practical strength and spiritual significance of this taonga.

Crafted from genuine New Zealand Serpentine Pounamu, this piece showcases rich natural green tones with subtle variations and unique markings formed over time. Each stone carries its own character and story, connecting the wearer to te taiao and the ancient journey of the pounamu.

Every stage of carving is completed by Hemi with patience, purpose, and respect for the stone's whakapapa. From selection through shaping, grinding, polishing, and finishing, each step honours the mana of the taonga.

The binding is hand-completed by Hemi and carefully finished, creating a living connection between the stone, the carver, and the wearer.

🔹 Material: Genuine Serpentine Pounamu
🔹 Design: Curved Toki (Adze)
🔹 Meaning: Craftsmanship, skill, creation, and ancestral tools
🔹 Binding: Waxed polyester cord, hand-bound by the carver
🔹 Finish: Hand-polished to reveal natural depth and character
🔹 Carver: Hemi Smiler Smith, 16-year-old Māori carver
🔹 Origin: Hand-carved in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa New Zealand
🔹 One-of-a-kind: Natural variations make every taonga unique

Wear this toki as a reminder of the creators within you, the skill in your hands, and the ancestral strength that flows through your whakapapa.

Created with intention. Worn with meaning.