Toki Pou Tangata in MADINZ Presentation Box

(Chief’s Ceremonial Adze)
Toki is Māori for adze, Tangata means a Māori person
Māori Wood Carvings are very distinctive and well recognised internationally. These traditionally styled and beautifully made wood carvings are all hand carved from indigenous timber and
New Zealand Pounamu.

A Toki Pou Tangata is a ceremonial adze worked from pounamu (New Zealand Jade) and lashed to a finely carved wooden handle.
Toki Pou Tangata were carried by a person of mana (prestige), high rank, and great leadership qualities. Perhaps the nearest equivalent in European culture is the sceptre, used by kings as a symbol of rank and power.

Pounamu has an important role in Māori culture. It is considered a taonga (treasure). Pounamu taonga increase the mana as they pass from one generation to the other.
 
Size 35 x 20 x 5cm
 
With all the Māori Artefacts we include an information card explaining the historical significance of the gift.
 
MADINZ is the only company in New Zealand that has exquisite high-quality presentation boxes. The box lifts the gift into a different realm as well protects it in transit overseas. Each box is specially designed to complement the gift inside and the box is also a gift in itself.
 
We pack all pieces with utmost care, so they can be sent by courier or hand carried anywhere in the world.
 
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