Story: Te ohanga onamata a rohe – economic regions

Greenstone toki (2nd of 2)

Greenstone toki

This toki poutangata, the blade of which was made from pounamu (greenstone), was said to represent the authority of rangatira (chiefs) and their leadership of tribes. Toki were among the most highly prized of taonga (treasures).

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Basil Keane, 'Te ohanga onamata a rohe – economic regions - Te Wāhi Pounamu – hunting and gathering', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/object/23613/greenstone-toki (accessed 11 December 2023)

Story by Basil Keane, published 11 Mar 2010