Roimata Pounamu
A simple kuru with beautiful pounamu.
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In the embrace of the West Coast’s wild beauty, the Arahura River carves its way through the land, nurturing the Kawa Kawa Pounamu with its pure waters. It is here we find Ngā Taonga Tūhono, “Treasures that Connect”, a set of pendants that embodies the convergence of Māori and Gaelic kaupapa within its carved forms….
6cm Roimata Bright Green
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Marsden Flower Jade and Silver
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Whakapapa – Shared Roots
In the realm of traditional carving, every piece has its own tale to tell, a story that interweaves art, symbolism, and deep-rooted culture. Today, I am excited to unveil two exquisite pieces from my collection, carefully hand-carved from a unique slice of pounamu, or New Zealand greenstone. Both hailing from the same stone, these two…
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Turangawaewae
Pounamu is often used as a way of connecting with Aotearoa and with home. That is what this set is about. This is a double koru that goes across all three pieces. It represents the different paths we take and how they all lead to or start from the same center, home. Pounamu from Aotearoa…
Kahurangi Pounamu Roimata
This is an incredible 60mm Roimata carved from bright green Kahurangi Pounamu. The colour is so clear and translucent that when held to the light, you can see right into its soul. I left a small strip of the whiter, opaque skin on one edge to create contrast and highlight the beauty of the stone….