A contemporary Toki with a Pakohe inset. These two pieces have been fitted together using a rebated inset which has been friction fitted and glued. Due to the nature of expoy it is best to keep it out of hot water to preserve the epoxy’s integrity

Toki or Adze were the Swiss Army Knife of the stone age and were used to harvest timber, work it and to ornately carve it, not just in New Zealand but all around the world. This has made Toki/Adze a symbol of strength and importance in many cultures mythology and everyday life.

• Made from a beautiful Pounmau from South Westland on the West Coast of the South Island and Marutea Pakohe from Whakatū

• Dimensions-10cm long by 3.4cm at the widest point

• Suspended on an adjustable 3 plait

• Unisex