Whanau Toki
This is a design for a father that has a wonderful wahine to support him. So wonderful she wanted special and unique toki for him. This piece has him and his whanau carved into it in the form of koru.
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Taku Whanau
This set is for a husband and wife. It is to connect them with each other and with their three children. They are carved from the same slice of pounamu. They lay side by side, literally connected, for a very long time until they were separated for this set. The three spiraling korus on each…
Kahukura Rainbow
This is a symbol of the kahukura or rainbow. It was made to remember someone that has passed, someone that reminds us of rainbows, or the rainbow reminds us of them.
Toki and Earrings
Creating a meaningful connection with the essence of Aotearoa through art and taonga is a journey well represented by this exquisite set of Pounamu toki and earrings. Each piece holds a story, a spirit, and a cultural significance that transcends its physical beauty. The toki, measuring about 5cm, is a traditional Maori carving shape that…
Toki Whakatipu
I recently completed Toki Whakatipu, an 8cm-long commission carved from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu, as a gift for a couple getting married. This piece is a companion to the Mātau Whakatipu, which I created earlier as a symbol of growth and new beginnings. Together, these taonga form a meaningful set, each complementing the other in…
Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho – Douglas Creek Pounamu Set
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5cm Traditional Toki
This is a gorgeous example of a simple traditional style toki, based on actual toki that were used when stone tools were the best on offer in Aotearoa. This is made from Kawakawa pounamu from the Kaniere stream area. It revealed a cool lightning like feature as it was polished.
