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Consequently this jewellery design carries an equally important spiritual message, one of power and wisdom.  It's a particularly appropriate gift for the graduate, the family member who has achieved great things, and the people you look up to.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maori-bone-toki-necklace-with-koru","title":"Maori Bone Toki Necklace with Koru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Maori Bone Toki Necklace is deeply carved with three Koru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBone Toki were traditionally worn by Maori elders as the toki represented power, wisdom and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koru design on the cow bone toki represents peace, tranquility, positive change and new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bone Toki measures approximately 5cm (2\") long and hangs from a plaited cord with a bone toggle closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes to you on a card detailing its spiritual meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped worldwide from New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ShopNZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37401787007141,"sku":"BON17","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0460\/2082\/1157\/products\/maori-bone-toki-necklace-with-koru-7769509.jpg?v=1751845891"},{"product_id":"large-15cm-maori-bone-toki-necklace-with-koru-carving","title":"Large 15cm Maori Bone Toki Necklace with Koru Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Large 15cm (6\") Maori Bone Toki Koru Necklace is an absolute stunner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Being large, it is going to really stand out when worn, yet it's light enough to be worn comfortably. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Bone Toki is beautifully bound at the top, has a plaited cord for extra strength, and a cord that measures approximately 70cm (27 1\/2\") long.  The cord is finished with a bone toggle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Toki is surface carved with many Koru, with one Koru cut right through to the back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Koru represent the unfurling new fern shoot, and spiritually signify peace, tranquility, new beginnings and personal change. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Toki, or adze, was an important Maori implement in pre-European times.  Worn around the neck, it represents wisdom, power and authority. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Enjoy wearing it yourself, or gift to a friend or relative.  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