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AUTHENTIC 'Made in NZ' Wearable ADZE! ONLY IN MY SHOP!
MADE FROM MOST colourful PASTLE BROWN GREEN (WHITE) UNTREATED MARSDEN JADE WITH many beautiful different coloured marbled rivers and spots (hence called a picture toki)!
This TOKI is special with Fantastic Binding, adjustable Length (UNIQUE Feature)
You will find a good quantity of Shane’s real quality carvings in my shop only (Ask for a specific design and I can have it made especially for you by Shane )
BEAUTIFUL COLOURFUL BROWN/GREEN Wearable TOKI WITH THE BEST TRADITIONAL BINDING POSSIBLE.
Toki is an adze used for carving wood; this is lashed with braided cord in a style unique to NZ. The carvers developed a style of wearing this around the neck so their prized possession (wood carving tool) will not be misplaced.
What is a QUALITY Toki ?
1) The binding (also called lashing) sits inside the well notched slot, which has been created by cutting out the Jade on the sides locking the cords & reducing friction and movement of the cord, much more extra work than just binding over the jade.
2) No shortcuts taken (of sticking the cord to the jade that later comes off.)
3) Cord is perfectly bound not showing any Jade beneath through windows
4) Toki is sloping widthwise means extra grinding
5) Toki is sloping thickness wise means extra grinding
6) Toki is ground at the back to make it curved (this is straight)
7) Cord going around the neck is plaited
8) Sliding cord which allows you to adjust the length as per your requirements
9) Has sliding knots with ends finished in lashed/bound molten knots to have a secure slip knot, unlike the knotted ends found in cheaper versions.
10) HIGH POLISH
Dimensions (Approximately Maximum)
98 X 32 X 10 Mms
3 7/8" X 1 1/4“X 3/8 “Inches
COMES WITH WAXED PLAITED CORD (ADJUSTABLE LENGTH) READY TO WEAR!
HIGH POLISH with fantastic pleasant feel!
Made in New Zealand by New Zealand Carver in New Zealand Greenstone!
Do not buy cheap imitations and do not pay exorbitant prices too!
My auctions offer you the range, choice and reasonable prices too!