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NZ Greenstone Pounamu | Dale Borland Toki Necklace 35mm
Represents the strength and determination to shape your own path.
$49.99
Description
Carved from genuine South Island New Zealand pounamu, this 35mm Toki pendant is a wearable expression of one of Māori culture's most enduring and powerful symbols.
The toki (adze) was the tool used by Māori craftspeople to shape wood, bone, and stone into objects of beauty and utility. As a pendant, it represents the strength, skill, and determination required to shape one's own path through life.
Blessed and gifting-ready, this toki is a taonga for someone focused, determined, and ready to carve their own way forward. A meaningful gift of encouragement, pride, and deep cultural connection.
Shipping & Returns
Free NZ shipping on orders of $150 or more. Otherwise $9 standard, $15 express or rural, or free pickup from our Hahei store.
Oversized items $10 (NZ only). Australia $50. Breakables are packed carefully; pickup is recommended for fragile pieces if you're local.
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Delivery Times
New Zealand
- Standard: 2–3 working days
- Express (non-rural): 1–2 working days
- Rural addresses: allow an extra 1–2 days
Australia
- Usually up to 14 working days
Orders placed before 12pm on a weekday usually leave the same day.
One of a kind: every piece is unique, so colour, markings and finish vary a little from piece to piece. The photos show a representative piece. Want to see yours before you buy? Message us for photos, or pop in and choose in store.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the shape of a pounamu represent?
Each carved form carries its own meaning. The koru symbolises new life and growth, the twist (pikorua) represents two paths joined together, the hook (hei matau) speaks of safe travel and abundance, and the toki (adze) stands for strength and purpose.
What is the Māori symbol for good luck?
The koru is one of the forms most associated with good fortune and new beginnings, though pieces like the hook and the twist are also commonly gifted as symbols of protection and good luck.
What does the pounamu twist symbolise?
Known as the pikorua, the twist represents two paths — two people, two cultures, two journeys — entwined together in a bond that lasts a lifetime.
What does a heart-shaped pounamu mean?
A simple, universal symbol of love and connection, often given to mark a relationship, a milestone, or simply to let someone know they're cherished.