Pīngao Toki

Pīngao is a golden coloured sand sedge.  It was used for weaving and tukutuku panels because of its beautiful golden colour.  Have a look through the photos and compare the toki with the Pīngao at the end,  I think you’ll see why we named this toki Pīngao.

Flower Jade comes from the Marsden Valley in Te Tai Poutini. It is all commonly known as Marsden Flower Jade.  Distinct to Aotearoa it is one of the rarest Nephrites (NZ Jades) and is therefore highly sought after.

The flower in its name refers to the golden patterns throughout the stone.  These patterns are caused by minerals seeping into the fractures while be rolled under pressure under a glacier. The flower jade is then deposited at the terminal and lateral moraines of the glacier (the sides and end).

Toki had to be strong to endure the cutting and scraping motions of its use.  Therefore it has come to be a symbol of strength(particularity in times of adversity), courage, and fortitude. Toki were also worn by elders as a symbol of power, wisdom, and authority.

The versatility and usefulness of the Pīngao plant combined with the strength and power of the toki.  This is a taonga with a lot to say.

  • One of a kind taonga by Timoti
  • Marsden Flower jade pounamu from Te Tai Poutini
  • 55mm length x 25mm width

$325.00

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