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This is a medium sized thick Maori hei toki adze pendant carved from a piece of rare New Zealand Aotea stone.
Material: 100% natural, untreated New Zealand Aotea stone.
Cord: Hand braided adjustable black waxed cord.
Dimensions: 67.5 mm long x 29 mm wide x 11.5 mm thick.
Weight: 40.8 g
Finish: polished finish
Meaning: Strength ~ Power ~ Courage ~ Wisdom ~ Authority
Aotea stone, sometimes known as blue stone, is comprised of an extremely rare mixture of Kyanite (blue), Fuchsite (Green) and Quartz (white), along with a small amount of other associate minerals. Aotea stone generally only originates from a small valley in South Westland, New Zealand. It is an extremely prized and rare stone, a much rarer stone than New Zealand greenstone and forms part of the pounamu legends. Spiritually it is a very feminine stone, as it helps heal the goddess aspect within the individual.
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Rare New Zealand Aotea Stone Hei Toki Adze Pendant Necklace 68 mm
The toki (adze) was a chisel tool used by the Māori people of Aotearoa (New Zealand) to carve their great canoes and detailing on their meeting houses. It was a key survival tool, so the owner of a good one was believed to be strong and powerful. Toki were worn by Māori elders as a symbol of power, wisdom and authority in times of adversity. Nowadays, the toki is traditionally worn to provide strength and courage to assist through life's challenges.