ITOSHII

ITOSHII - Japanese for having gratitude for someone’s existence.

A very cool, very large, hand carved whale bone Toki by Fumio Noguchi. 

This is carved from the jaw bone of a beached humpback whale found on the shores of a New Zealand beach. it is a beautifully grained piece - plenty of character but tight enough to take on a good polish. This will be a beautiful toki to wear. 

Notable here is the contrast in colour and grain from one side to the other - both look wonderful - so choose the side that fits the occasion!

ITOSHII is bound with a 4-Plait Olive Green cord and Olive Green Binding on the head of the toki. The cord can be adjusted so you can position the pendant where it suits you best.

The toki, or adze, is a symbol of strength. The adze was a key survival tool, so the owner of a good one was believed to be strong and powerful. They were used to carve ocean-going waka (sea canoes) and to build central meeting houses so they played a central role in traditional life of māori.

The toki is traditionally worn for strength and courage - to assist through life's challenges.

ITOSHII is lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch and delivered to you with Express Courier.

We also include one of our 'Kia Ora' cards, which explains the meaning behind the Toki design.

For sale in NZ only.

Meaning: Courage ~ Wisdom ~ Strength

Artist: Fumio Noguchi

Material: Whale Bone

Cord Colour: Fine 4-Plait Olive Green Cord with Olive Binding

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 128mm (5") long; 33mm (1.3") wide