Haere mai to the gorgeous ebony wood toki pendant.
The toki is one of the oldest and most recognised symbols in Māori design, carried as a mark of strength, courage, and the quiet leadership of doing the hard thing anyway. Through its centre runs a pierced mangōpare lattice, a traditional kōwhaiwhai pattern, representing the hammerhead shark, which never backs away from a fight and only strikes harder when it changes direction. Together, the two symbols carry a single idea: real strength isn’t standing still, it’s the courage to move.
Made from ebony wood, this toki carries the meaning of pango, black, Te Korekore, the vast realm of potential and possibility from which creation begins. Its rich darkness honours Ranginui, the Sky Father, and serves as a reminder that before anything becomes visible, it first exists as possibility.
3D printed in wood-filled PLA, the ebony toki pendant has a warm and welcoming feel in the hand, with the mangōpare design pierced right through so light shows through the pattern itself.
Each piece is hand-finished, wrapped with a traditional binding and adjustable braided cord, and made to order in small batches in Christchurch, Aotearoa. You can choose from a traditional black binding, or a stunning deep red for contrast. The reverse of the toki will have slight variations between prints which are a natural feature, making your particular treasure unique.
Worn over time, the ebony wood takes on oils from your skin, deepening its character. Its soft satin finish can be revived with a gentle polish using a neutral oil, just as traditional wood can. The longer you carry it, the more it becomes yours: proof that resilience isn’t something you just have once, it’s the courage you keep choosing, time after time.
Details: 10mm high x 90mm long x 60mm at its widest part · Cord Length is adjustable ·Weight 21g · Ebony wood develops a natural oiled sheen over time which is a natural feature · Full care guide here
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