Month: January 2026

  • Ngā Manawa E Toru

    Ngā Manawa E Toru translates to “the three hearts.” This name was chosen to reflect three lives bound together by aroha, not as separate paths, but as one shared journey. It speaks to connection, protection, and the way love continues forward, even through loss. This taonga is carved from Pounamu and stands 4cm high. Its…

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    Kaha o te Ngaru

    I carved this toki as a commissioned taonga named Kaha o te Ngaru. The name means “the strength of the wave,” and it speaks to resilience, movement, and the enduring power of the ocean as a source of guidance and protection. This piece brings together Māori and Pasifika symbolism in a single form, designed to…