A 51 st birthday present for my son.
Maori Walking Stick with Curved Handle and Tiki Carving
SKU: TIK034
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$275.00 - Regular price
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This beautifully and extensively carved Maori walking ( and talking) stick is called a Tokotoko (pronounced To as in "tore" and ko as the "co" in "cork"). Some Maori walking sticks have a handle and some don't - this is one with a lovely, slightly curved handle.
In Maori tradition, the Tokotoko (a ceremonial carved walking stick) is a symbol of the authority and the status of a speaker on the Maori marae (meeting ground), and it tells of the history from which that authority comes. The carving may represent an ancestor or a legend. I have fond memories of seeing great Maori orators swinging their tokotoko about to make a point in their speech.
This carved Tokotoko is embellished with a full Maori Tiki or Tekoteko figure atop another Tiki head, as you would see in a Maori meeting house, its eyes inlaid with New Zealand paua (abalone) shell. Below the tiki faces the walking stick is further carved in a spiralling line two-thirds of the way down the stick. The walking stick is made out of a very strong but lightweight hardwood called Tulip Wood, and is stained a traditional brown colour. It is approximately 36 1/4" (92 cm) long, handcarved, with a rubber foot. The handle is 6 1/4" (16 cm) long.
Enjoy this fine piece of Maori carving, as a decorative item or gentle support. It is lighter than our other Maori walking stick. It should not replace an orthopaedic walking stick.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 17 reviews.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for getting this walking stick to me as you did ... Post haste. Excellent service. It has been admired as I travelled from Sydney to Perth ... all thought it beautiful. I love and adore it for it carving as well is spiritual connection. Very proud to own such a significant and beautifully carved Māori Item.
Bought for my Mum, who thought if she had to have a walking stick, she wanted one worth having. Definitely loves it.
Hi Team, Thank you, My tokotoko (walking stick) arrived safely outstanding service. Thank you to Mr Hatchwell Ted I’m impressed by the quality of his workmanship congratulations. This is one of three l have of Mr Hatchwells Māori walking sticks (tokotoko) thank you all again.
It was a special gift for my father and he truely appreciated ot. I don't have any commenting to someone who can carve such a beautiful tokotoko. So thank you a million times over!
I have had a peek look at the walking stick and l am sure when my children give it to their father on his 70th birthday coming up he is going to love it... He tino ataahua taku taonga Thankyou 😊
very happy thank you
Gosh! This walking stick is just soooo beautiful. It will see me out 🤭
Great and very prompt service and I love the walking stick. It is nicely carved.
This is the second carved walking stick I’ve purchased and this was bought as a gift and the recipient was absolutely delighted with it. Friendly staff to assist when buying helped the process thank you.
Handle is loose
Absolutely wonderful experience shopping, beautiful Māori walking stick for my father’s birthday present, he is absolutely delighted. Plus the lovely message and meaning card in the parcel was a special touch x Kia Ora xx
I love it, what more is there to say ?
Such a lovely piece. Arrived here in Australia wrapped with a beautiful ribbon. Excellent customer service and surprised how quickly I received it internationally.
No problems, easy ordering, on time delivery (to Sydney). All good.
Arrived in distant Poland in a timely manner and in perfect condition and was exactly as advertised.
a very well designed Toko toko love all the carving plus excellent service and prompt delivery