šŖ Where Head, Hand & Heart MeetĀ A Masterpiece by Alex Sands
This remarkable Onewa (Greywacke) Toki pendant is hand-carved with exceptional skill by featured artist Alex Sands. Onewa, or greywacke, is a beautiful grey stone found throughout AotearoaĀ strong, distinctive, and deeply connected to the land.
At Blondies, we are proud to celebrate artists like Alex whose craft honours generations of tradition. The Toki (adze) was the tool used to carve the great wÄka (canoes) and the intricate details of the meeting housesĀ a symbol of the creative spirit, the coming together of head, hand, and heart.
šæ What's Included
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Hand-carved Onewa/Greywacke Toki pendantĀ traditional satin finish
- Adjustable plaited waxed braid cord
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Traditional-style woven presentation pouchĀ gift-ready
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Detailed meaning cardĀ describing the significance of the Toki
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Size: 90mm long (3.60 inches)
- Free worldwide shipping included
ā ļø This is a one-of-a-kind piece. Once sold, it will be permanently removed from our gallery.
ā What Our Customers Are Saying
āāāāā "Alex Sands is a phenomenal carver. The detail in this Toki is incredibleĀ you can feel the skill and love that went into it. A true work of art."
ā Tama W., Rotorua, NZ
āāāāā "Bought this as a gift for my creative daughter and she absolutely treasures it. The meaning of the Toki head, hand and heartĀ is so perfectly suited to her. Beautiful piece!"
ā Sandra M., Hamilton, NZ
āāāāā "The Onewa stone is so strikingĀ that grey tone is gorgeous and unique. Arrived in a beautiful pouch and the story card is a lovely touch. Shipped fast too!"
ā James T., Melbourne, Australia
āāāāā "Iāve bought pounamu before but this greywacke Toki is something special. The craftsmanship is exceptional and itās a good size really makes a statement."
ā Pip R., Auckland, NZ
āāāāā "Ordered from Canada and it arrived beautifully packaged. The pendant itself is stunningĀ much more impressive in person. Blondies is my go-to for NZ carvings!"
ā Chris L., Vancouver, Canada
ā FAQs
Q: What is Onewa/Greywacke stone?
A: Onewa (greywacke) is a distinctive grey sedimentary stone found throughout New Zealand. It is harder and denser than many other stones and has been used in traditional MÄori carvings for generations.
Q: What does the Toki represent?
A: The Toki (adze) represents creativity, artistry, and the coming together of head, hand, and heart. It was the tool used to carve great canoes and meeting houses.
Q: Does it arrive gift-ready?
A: Yes! It comes in a traditional-style woven presentation pouch with a meaning card included.
Q: Is this a one-of-a-kind piece?
A: YesĀ once sold, it will be permanently removed from our gallery and never replicated.
Q: Do you ship worldwide?
A: YesĀ free worldwide shipping is included with every pendant. š