New Zealand Collection

UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI

UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI

UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI
AB Argillite (Box in middle compartment RHS bottom). PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A NATURAL DEPRESSION/DIMPLE , VISIBLE IN PHOTOS 3,4 & 12, ON THE RED SIDE ADDING CHARACTER.

ONE OF THE RAREST STONES! CHECK PHOTOS & AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR MORE INFO. IN MY 17+ YEARS OF TRADING I HAVE RARELY SEEN A STONE LIKE THIS!

Rare Piece by Internationally Renowned Al Brown! WITH SLIGHTLY CARVED ROUNDED BODY! CHECK THE TACTILE SURFACE FINISH IN PHOTOS! Fantastic Gift / Taonga / Collection item. Nzgreenstone :- Name synonymous with range, choice and reasonable prices too.

The last photos (10 to 12) are for information purpose only. Al Brown is an elite NZ artist who has appeared in Roger Keverne's Jade book (photo number 9 is the page from it). He has his own style of making toki/adze and his toki sell for a substantial amount in New Zealand galleries. Making traditional items is one of Alan's specialities and his Artefacts are in collection all over the world. For more info please refer to the photos.

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. MADE FROM REAL BEAUTIFUL DARK JET BLACK, CHANGING COLOUR ON THE OTHER SIDE. Approximate Sizes (SLIGHTLY SLIVERED OFF AREA ON THE RED SURFACE). 5 1/4 " X 1 9/16 " X 1/3 Inches (This is the thickness at the middle). 135 X 40 X 8-9 Mms. The thick plaited cord with sliding bound ends with adjustable knot.

Made in New Zealand by Elite New Zealand Carver in New Zealand Nephrite greenstone! Prices (for generic stuff not well finished stuff) too! Please check my auctions which offer Top Traditional Work in Most sought after quality Jade from Top Established Mature Artists at Reasonable prices. My listings offer you the choice, range 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 to United States.

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand


UNIQUE New Zealand ARGILLITE 2 COLOUR STONE SURFACE Art Piece ALAN BROWN TOKI