{"product_id":"raukaraka-pounamu-toki","title":"Raukaraka Pounamu Toki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaukaraka Pounamu Toki | Dean Marjoribanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaukaraka, Te Tai Poutini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted by Dean Marjoribanks, this \u003c\/span\u003eToki\u003cspan\u003e is carved from Raukaraka pounamu sourced from Te Tai Poutini. The stone’s warm olive tones and natural charcoal patterning give the piece its own distinctive character, while the clean rectangular form and bevelled edge reflect the enduring simplicity of traditional toki design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with a carefully bound adjustable black cord by Ivana, Dean’s wife, this taonga sits beautifully as a piece to be worn and treasured. A thoughtful expression of craftsmanship, material, and tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning of the Toki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe origin shape; the \u003c\/span\u003etoki\u003cspan\u003e (adze) is a traditional Māori tool form associated with strength, determination, skill, and leadership. Historically used by tohunga (experts) for carving and shaping, the toki represents the qualities needed to overcome challenges and create with purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorn as a taonga, the toki carries a connection to resilience, knowledge, and the strength passed through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePounamu Width - 40mm x Height - 70mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dean Marjoribanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51034972782628,"sku":"149920","price":445.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/3178\/2970\/files\/DMB_149920-4.jpg?v=1783474942","url":"https:\/\/www.thepoiroom.co.nz\/products\/raukaraka-pounamu-toki","provider":"The Poi Room Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}