This replica Māori Axe ( Toki Kaka Poto, also called a Patiti in its smaller form) features a New Zealand greenstone axe head and carved timber (pine) shaft. As per tradition, paua shell pieces are used to decorate the carving. The axe sits on a display stand.
The axe was a valuable Māori tool, used to fell trees, clear vegetation, prepare tree trunks for carving into waka (canoes), and general carving.
This axe is sold in two sizes - Small and Large, with the large axe having more surface carving.
Small : length approx 26.1cm (10 1/4"), on a stand 28.8cm (11 3/8") long Large : length approx 44.5cm (17 1/2"), on a stand 53.4cm (21") long
The Māori Axe makes an excellent addition to a Māori collection, and a great presentation piece too. Display on your desk, table or mantlepiece.
There is the option of having the base engraved, for a presentation, gift or trophy. Up to 5 words can be engraved onto a gold plaque - enter the words you want in the Text Box that will open up once you have selected an engraved option. Please note that engraved items cannot be returned, except for the very unlikely event that we get the engraving wrong. Allow 3-4 days for engraving to be done.
You can also choose to have the recipient's name laser engraved into the wood, and/or have that paua inlaid. If you want paua engraving, there is a limit of 18 characters on the large axe and 12 characters on the small axe, and the name must be in CAPITALS. This shows off the paua to its best effect.
If you also want a "21" paua engraved into the front of the stand, to give it as a 21st gift, there is that option too.
There is also the option of a black gift box for the small axe and stand, and a brown box for the large axe and stand - perfect for when it is a presentation piece.
Proudly made in New Zealand.
Shipped worldwide.
NB: Because of the value of this taonga, it can only ship overseas by Economy or Express Courier.
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My son asked if he would get something to bring home to AU from NZL referring to a carved taonga for his 21st, as his father, his uncles and aunty heirloom carved 21st key handed down to him at his bday was never destined to leave the shores of NZL (left with his grandparents until he passes it on to the next in line.)
However this beauty was a gift for him, that he got to bring back with us to AU, us making everlasting memories, marking thee occasion. Very happy with his reaction and that of others upon him receiving it. Thanks so much for this taonga ataahua mjt
Got this for my partners birthday and he absolutely loves it 🥰
Such a beautiful taonga for him to treasure for the rest of his life!
Thank you so much ShopNZ yous did an amazing job. Definitely recommended this product to everyone 😊
Our son absolutely loved his toki and was enamoured at the fact that the whole head is made of pounamu.
Thank you all so much for his precious taonga 🙏🏽💜
Thank you to Lesley and her team for fantastic item, great communication and fantastic service. We were in need of the item urgently and between us paying for the item and it being delivered, it was exactly what we were hoping for our Daughters 21st Key.
Would definitely recommend NZShop to family and friends.
Nga Mihi
John
Am absolutely very happy with our purchase, it is still in the packing now until we have it blessed. It is stunning and much appreciated by our family.
Beautifully carved & solid piece of greenstone.
Arrived to Melbourne Australia within 7days efficiently wrapped and I also received a follow up email from the team at Shop NZ to ensure the Toki arrived safely.
Greatly appreciated.
Our Whanau blessed & presented the Māori axe Large engraved Toki with a karakia & haka.
Unforgettable experience.
Nga mihi
Sorry I didn’t actually get a photo of my son with this beautiful taonga only a video of us presenting it but unfortunately it is too big to download, please accept this message from the bottom of our hearts how grateful we are with this purchase, we will highly recommend to anyone.
Nga mihi tino nui xo
Absolutely beautiful, my son is going to love it. If I were to purchase again I would purchase the box as it is thin and could get a better thicker box for the price
Was bought as a present for a family members 70th birthday, who is a professor of Geology, living in Melbourne, Australia. What do you buy a Caucasian Academic who basically has everything.
A Maori Axe for his Library / Office !!
Perfect.
Hi my son loved his 21st gift and so did we all it is beautiful 😍 it was also a lot better to actually see it in person the delivery was fast well packaged and everything was spot on thankyous all so much
I am the Grand Master for Freemasons NZ and I purchase all my gifts for overseas Grand Lodges from ShopNZ who always go out of their way to ensure I can get what I need. Throughly recommend.
Thank you for providing this tāonga for our whānau.
We had a minor problem, where the rope around the pounamu came away.
I had to try and re-string it, with the help of my sister.
It wasn't the greatest attempt, and we did not have time to get in contact, as we had our celebration the following day.
Thank you for your mahi.
Ngā mihi
Te Aomarama
When I made enquiries, these guys were very accommodating. I wanted something that I couldn't select so they made it available so that I could select what I wanted. This wasn't the only 'tweak' needed.
I live in Perth and wanted my product delivered in NZ.
I couldn't input my Billing address (Perth) separate from my Postal Address (Auckland). However, you could still place an order and Customer Services contacted me by Email for my Billing Address.
I tried to send it to one address but their system kept telling me it wasn't valid so sent it to another address.
Communication was pretty quick and helpful. It arrived pretty quickly too.
When it arrived, I asked my Son to open it for me to check it for flaws etc. None. So Happy with that.
One thing, If you ask for the name to be engraved, I suggest you ask for it to be done in Paua as it looks pretty stark just seeing the 'white' wood different from the rest of the stained wood of the stand. Also the 21 is pretty small but overall - I love it and am thankful.
I've bought a Manaia (Daughter) & Taiaha (Son) from these guys and was happy with both of those so buying the Toki (younger Son) was a no-brainer for me. Anyway, thank you guys. Unfortunately, I can't post photos as it's in Auckland and I'm in Perth.
Absolutely beautiful Toki. It arrived quickly and was very well wrapped to avoid damage. My son was thrilled with it. Thank you very much, would highly recommend buying your products.
What a beautiful taonga. Beautiful carvings and the pounamu adds to the specialness of this taonga. Pure coincidence and made more special for our tama raukura as he had been dubbed the toki while playing in the under 13 Tairawhiti Rugby Boys Competition, a name that has remained with him.
Delivery was especially fast, thank you for making this time special for our young raukura.
