Whale Tail Breastplate - Bone triangle Toki are a type of

Toki are a type of adze and were traditionally made for whakairo or the carving of wood or stone

this piece doesn't incorporate the traditional body of a man

The double koru is similar in shape to the hook

Toki are a type of adze and were traditionally made for whakairo or the carving of wood

Hei Matau is a symbol of prosperity and safety when traveling over the water

Whale Tail Breastplate - Bone triangle Toki are a type ofThe stunning Bone Whale Tail Breastplate has two koru carved into either side of the lashing. It is etched with beautiful designs and finished off with the upper lip framed in paua or abalone. The whale tail is a symbol of great strength as it is the driving power behind the whale itself. Both whales and dolphins have been known to aid humans in distress and this tohu is symbolic of protection to the wearer, paired with the fact that it is also a