{"product_id":"onewa-toki-pendant-hand-crafted-by-alex-sands","title":"Onewa Toki Pendant, hand-crafted by Alex Sands","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🪓 Where Head, Hand \u0026amp; Heart Meet  A Masterpiece by Alex Sands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eOnewa (Greywacke) Toki pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand-carved with exceptional skill by featured artist \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Sands\u003c\/strong\u003e. Onewa, or greywacke, is a beautiful grey stone found throughout Aotearoa  strong, distinctive, and deeply connected to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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 wāka (canoes) and the intricate details of the meeting houses  a symbol of the creative spirit, the coming together of \u003cem\u003ehead, hand, and heart\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 What's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved Onewa\/Greywacke Toki pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e  traditional satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable plaited waxed braid cord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional-style woven presentation pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e  gift-ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed meaning card\u003c\/strong\u003e describing the significance of the Toki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90mm long (3.60 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ This is a one-of-a-kind piece. Once sold, it will be permanently removed from our gallery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ What Our Customers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003e\"Alex Sands is a phenomenal carver. The detail in this Toki is incredible  you can feel the skill and love that went into it. A true work of art.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Tama W., Rotorua, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003e\"Bought this as a gift for my creative daughter and she absolutely treasures it. The meaning of the Toki head, hand and heart  is so perfectly suited to her. Beautiful piece!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Sandra M., Hamilton, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003e\"The Onewa stone is so striking  that grey tone is gorgeous and unique. Arrived in a beautiful pouch and the story card is a lovely touch. Shipped fast too!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— James T., Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003e\"I’ve bought pounamu before but this greywacke Toki is something special. The craftsmanship is exceptional and it’s a good size really makes a statement.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Pip R., Auckland, NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003e\"Ordered from Canada and it arrived beautifully packaged. The pendant itself is stunning  much more impressive in person. Blondies is my go-to for NZ carvings!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Chris L., Vancouver, Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Onewa\/Greywacke stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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 Māori carvings for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the Toki represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it arrive gift-ready?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes! It comes in a traditional-style woven presentation pouch with a meaning card included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a one-of-a-kind piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes  once sold, it will be permanently removed from our gallery and never replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do you ship worldwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes  free worldwide shipping is included with every pendant. 🌍\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alex Sands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45505839038601,"sku":"J5373","price":522.71,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/4255\/1945\/files\/onewa-toki-pendant-hand-crafted-by-alex-sands-5134529.jpg?v=1778389630","url":"https:\/\/blondiesgear.com\/products\/onewa-toki-pendant-hand-crafted-by-alex-sands","provider":"Blondies Flips Gear and Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}