Pounamu Hei Toki Necklace

Hei Toki necklace carved from inanga pounamu from the Arahura River on the West Coast of Te Waipounau (South Island). This stone is ethically sourced from Ngāti Waewae Māori, ensuring its mana is fully upheld from the sourcing of stone to final carving process. Hei toki represent strength and determination and were often worn by people of high status.

This Hei toki comes with a fully adjustable cord for a personalised fitting.

Size: 70mm long 30mm at its widest point
Materials: Pounamu from Aotearoa and waxed nylon cord

Carved by Adrian Woodhouse (Kāi Tahu)

I am Kāi Tahu Māori and have southern whakapapa connections to Rakiura (Stewart island) and Maitapapa (Taiari Plains) New Zealand. I have been a carver for 30 years with my work drawing inspiration from the pūrākau (stories), whakapapa (genealogy), and the whenua (landscape) I interact with. As such, I am particularly interested in storytelling and integrating people’s life stories into the piece I am working on. My carvings are hand-finished through many hours of sanding to achieve the final aesthetic follow of the piece.