This stunning niho has been carved from a top-quality piece of Inanga Pounamu, named for the whitebait of our rivers. I’ve named this taonga Niho Marino, which translates to “Calm Tooth.” The name reflects both the peaceful, pale tones of the stone and the quiet strength symbolised by the niho form. It speaks to resilience…
This small hoe pendant, named Te Ara Mua, was carved as a 40th birthday gift, symbolising guidance, direction, and the ability to move forward with purpose. The hoe, or paddle, is a powerful symbol in te ao Māori. It speaks to the journey we each take through life, and our role in steering ourselves and…
This small Pikorua was carved as a symbol of connection and transition — a taonga to mark a powerful chapter in one woman’s life. Its name, Ngā Ūkaipō, speaks to the idea of having more than one place of belonging — honouring both where she has come from and where she is now planting her…
This piece is named Toki Māramatanga, meaning “clarity” or “enlightenment.” It began as a beach pebble – a raw, beautiful piece of Tangiwai Pounamu, found and brought to me by a customer. The stone had already been shaped by the sea and time, with a strikingly translucent, glassy surface that made it special. The customer…
This piece is named Toki Totoweka, referring to the reddish-brown colouring within the stone that becomes visible when held to the light. Totoweka is a rare colouring sometimes found in South Westland Pounamu and is known for its rich, earthy tones that seem to glow from within. The name acknowledges this taonga’s connection to the…
This bright green Raukaraka Pounamu Toki is 80mm long and 45mm wide, carved with softly curved sides and a broad, bold shape that gives it real presence. Hints of orange run through the stone, adding warmth and variation to the vibrant green. The lashing is a rich harakeke-coloured cord, contrasting beautifully with the stone and…
This taonga is called Whakapiri — meaning “to come together” — honouring the powerful bond between mother and child, and the role of this taonga in holding that connection across time. This commissioned ripi has been carved from stunning, translucent pale green Inanga Pounamu — some of the finest I’ve worked with. Soft and creamy…
This piece is called Tirohanga — “A View or Perspective” — referencing the manaia’s protective gaze and the broader perspective of life and sustenance represented by the unaunahi. It’s a taonga that speaks of insight, guardianship, and awareness — a piece for someone who carries vision and sees deeply into the world around them. This…
Every now and then, someone brings me a stone that already holds a story. This little piece of Kawakawa Pounamu was found by a customer while walking along a beach—a smooth, water-worn pebble shaped by time, tide, and the whenua of Aotearoa. When they placed it in my hand, they didn’t ask for it to…
This Hei Tiki, named Whakamaharatanga – meaning “to remember” – was carved as a special commission for someone wanting to honour and remember his father who has passed. It’s made from Serpentine Pounamu that I found on the beaches near Hokitika – a piece with deep dark green colouring and striking pale orange tones running…
