Tangiwai Black Serpentine Curved Toki (Adze)- carved by Hemi Cultural Integrity: Developed with respect

Cultural Integrity: Developed with respect for traditional Māori wisdom

this taonga is created with patience

Wāhine-Centred – Created by wāhine

known for its use in traditional Māori skin care rituals

Why Choose This Kit

Tangiwai Black Serpentine Curved Toki (Adze)- carved by Hemi Cultural Integrity: Developed with respectTangiwai Black Serpentine Curved Toki (Adze) This Tangiwai Black Serpentine Curved Toki is a taonga of strength, leadership, and resilience. Hand carved by 16 year old Mori carver Hemi Smiler Smith, it honours the tradition of the toki (adze), a symbol of determination, achievement, and the ability to shape one's own path. Traditionally, the toki represented not only craftsmanship and hard work but also wisdom, authority, and the pursuit of