This stunning toki design is crafted from a deep green variety of Jackson Bay bowenite, a precious form of serpentinite with striking golden and navy inclusions.
Collected from the rugged beaches of South Westland, this stone has been hand-carved with precision into a toki, symbolizing strength and courage for its wearer.
With its organic, bold design, this piece is more than an accessory - it’s a powerful emblem of resilience and protection, made to inspire and empower.
Findings/Features:
- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord
Size:
- 8 x 3cm
About Serpentinite:
A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognisable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.
Healing Properties:
A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.