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Whānau Pūmanawa
From the heart of South Westland, a distinct kawakawa pounamu, known for its enduring quality and beauty, was chosen. This greenstone, echoing the very essence of “Whānau Pūmanawa” or “Heart of the Family”, was skillfully crafted into a harmonious set of five pendants and a complementary pair of earrings, encapsulating the deep-rooted connections and stories…
He Aroha Tonutanga
This is a very special set. When I heard this story and what they wanted my heart went out to them. The father has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. This set is primarily for them as a tangible representation of his love and enduring presence after he is gone. Named He Aroha Tonutanga, which…
Paahekoheko – To Unite
This set was made for a wedding. The earrings in the middle for the Bride. The two Paahekoheko are for the Mother of the Bride and the Mother of the Groom. The are all made from the same piece of Pounamu. This is significant as means a stronger connection between the pieces and represents a…
Whānau Taonga
Here at Campbell Carving, I believe pounamu is more than just a beautiful stone; it’s a vessel for stories and a powerful symbol of connection. Today, I want to share a particularly heartwarming project – a family pounamu set crafted from a single piece of pounamu from the South Westland region. I called this Whānau…
Pounamu Golf Tee – Ear Spacer
This was a cool carving for an interesting reason. A pounamu golf tee that could be worn in the ear. The guy this was for had worn a plastic tee in his ear for quite and while and this was the upgrade he was going to be gifted. How cool is that. As this was…