The Story of the Toki

A Toki Poutangata historically, is a ceremonial adze worked from Pounamu (Greenstone) and usually lashed to a finely carved handle. It was invariably carried by a person of mana or high rank with great leadership qualities.

The head of the adze symbolises a leaders ability to clear the way, and provide clear spaces for those around them to develop and ultimately reach their full potential. There is a lot of responsibility that goes with the wearing of this magnificent piece.

The handmade Too Luscious Large Toki Pendant in Resin is (as always) a fabulous statement of confidence and pride in who you are, and where you are from – no matter where that is.

Here at Too Luscious we have taken our ancient cultural symbols and translated them into resin which gives a sexy sleek elegance that has never been seen before. All our pieces are inspired by our heritage, culture and life experiences. Ultimately these objects look at challenging traditional perceptions and materials while injecting a bit of fun into the conversation.