New Zealand Maori Greenstone Pounamu TOKI LIGHT GREEN INANGA Nephrite Jade ADZE
Green Well Bound Polished Quality Wearable. MADE FROM MOST SOUGHT AFTER LIGHT GREEN INANGA JADE with SOME rivers & spots.
This TOKI is special with Fantastic Binding, adjustable Length. You will find a good quantity of real quality carvings in my shop only. BEAUTIFUL LIGHT GREEN COLOR WITH SOME BEAUTIFUL LIGHT GREEN RIVERS & SPOTS Wearable TOKI WITH THE BEST TRADITIONAL BINDING POSSIBLE. In shops in New Zealand. 74 X 27 X 7 Mms (PLUS CURVE).2 7/8 "X 1 1/16" X 1/3 Inches. Toki is an adze used for carving wood; this is lashed with a braided cord in a style unique to NZ. The carvers developed a style of wearing this around the neck so their prized possession (wood carving tool) will not be misplaced. What is a QUALITY Toki? The binding (also called lashing) sits inside the well-notched slot, which has been created by cutting out the Jade on the sides locking the cords & reducing friction and movement of the cord, much more extra work than just binding over the jade.
No shortcuts are taken of sticking the cord to the jade that later comes off. The cord is perfectly bound not showing any Jade beneath through windows.
Toki is sloping widthwise means extra grinding. Toki is sloping thickness-wise means extra grinding. Toki is ground at the back to make it curved. Cord going around the neck is plaited.The sliding cord which allows you to adjust the length as per your requirements. Has sliding knots with ends finished in lashed/bound molten knots to have a secure slip knot, unlike the knotted ends found in cheaper versions. COMES WITH WAXED PLAITED CORD (ADJUSTABLE LENGTH) READY TO WEAR! POLISH with fantastic pleasant feel! Made in New Zealand by New Zealand Carver in New Zealand Greenstone!
My auctions offer you the range, choice, and reasonable prices too! This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Pacific Islands".The seller is "nzgreenstone" and is located in this country: AU. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Provenance: Hand Made Jade Pendant
- Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand