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Description
New Zealand serpentine pounamu pendant - Raw + Polished, hand crafted Aotearoa Necklace, Spiritual & Cultural Jewellery.New Zealand Serpentine Pounamu Hei Toki Pendant Polished Back, Raw Front This striking Hei Toki pendant is handcrafted from New Zealand serpentine, a variety of Pounamu, sourced from offcut stone left behind in the carving process. One side is polished smooth, revealing deep olive and moss green tones with natural mineral inclusions. The front is intentionally left raw and weathered a reminder of natures wild artistry and the resilience of the earth
New Zealand Serpentine Pounamu Hei Toki Pendant β Polished Back, Raw Front
This striking Hei Toki pendant is handcrafted from New Zealand serpentine, a variety of Pounamu, sourced from offcut stone left behind in the carving process. One side is polished smooth, revealing deep olive and moss green tones with natural mineral inclusions. The front is intentionally left raw and weathered β a reminder of natureβs wild artistry and the resilience of the earth itself.
β¨ What it Represents
In traditional MΔori culture, the toki (adze) shape symbolises strength, courage, and the wisdom of a leader or maker. Once used as a working tool, the toki has evolved into a spiritual symbol β one of mana (personal power), integrity, and resilience. This pendant carries that legacy, blending reverence with modern artistry.
π¬ Geological Insight
β’ Mineral Type: Serpentine (a group of magnesium silicate minerals)
β’ Chemical Composition: Approx. (Mg,Fe)βSiβOβ
(OH)β
β’ Crystal System: Monoclinic
β’ Hardness: 2.5β5.5 on Mohs scale
β’ Lustre: Waxy to silky
β’ Location: Typically found in the South Island of New Zealand, especially around the West Coast regions such as South Westland and Fiordland.
Serpentine is formed through the metamorphism of ultramafic rocks and is often associated with tectonic boundaries β a geological reminder of the Earthβs ever-shifting power. The stone may contain traces of other minerals like magnetite or chrome, giving it unique colours and patterns.
πΏ Cultural and Spiritual Context
Pounamu is sacred in MΔori culture, regarded as taonga (treasure). It is used in adornment, tools, and ceremonial gifting. It is believed to hold mauri (life force), connecting the wearer to the land (whenua), their ancestors, and spiritual guides. A toki pendant is often given to those facing new beginnings, leadership roles, or challenges that require inner strength.
π Piece Details
β’ Material: New Zealand serpentine Pounamu (reclaimed offcut)
β’ Style: Hei Toki (adze) β symbol of strength and authority
β’ Finish: Polished back, raw and weathered front
β’ Corded and ready to wear
β’ One-of-a-kind, ethically crafted
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