Kōhatu - Stone
At Te Takapū, students learn the revered tradition of carving pounamu (Nephrite-Jade/Greenstone), bone and stone. This tohu (qualification) is for two years and is approximately 40 hours per week, 47 weeks of the year.
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Toki - 6572IA
The toki pendent is based on the form of the carving chisel used in whakairo (Māori carving).
Material: Ōnewa (Greywacke)
Measurements:62mm x 28mm x 12mm
$445.00
Toki - 6573IA
The toki pendent is based on the form of the carving chisel used in whakairo (Māori carving).
Material: Pakohe (Argillite)
Measurements: 50mm x 21mm x 11mm
$331.00
Māhē - 4501HW
Māhē are sinker stones used to weigh down fishing nets.
Material: Otaua (Greywacke)
Measurements: 50mm x 37mm x 35mm
$490.00
Hei Tiki - 6177KH
Hei tiki are the best known of all Māori adornments. Tiki are symbols of fertility that depict a new-born child. They are often family heirlooms bearing personal names and embodying their wearers lineage. As with most Māori personal adornments, hei tiki are often passed down generationally.
Material: Onewa (Graywacke)
Measurements: 183mm x 101mm x 25mm
$3,500.00