{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-twist-toki-pendant-70mm","title":"NZ Greenstone Twist Toki Pendant - 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNZ Greenstone Twist Toki Pendant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis design represents the Toki or Adze (\"adz\" in American English) which was used to carve the great canoes and also to cut and work timber for the fortresses or Pahs in which the Maori lived. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt was such an important tool in Maori life that it became regarded as a symbol of power, authority and good character. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is also the mark of the craftsman and artist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday when worn around the neck, the toki necklace (or pendant) is said to represent strength because of this distant association with the tribal chief and increased life force of the toki poutangata.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Wax Slip Knot Cord.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Approx 70 H x 23mm W.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe photograph each piece but a slight colour variation may occur.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DALE BORLAND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44630651666564,"sku":"35044","price":240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/1271\/4116\/files\/35-FP35_C_1.jpg?v=1762390072","url":"https:\/\/creativetreasures.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-twist-toki-pendant-70mm","provider":"Creative Treasures NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}