8cm Traditional Toki
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Creating this set of Pounamu has been a truly special journey, and it feels only fitting to name it Te Ara Kōhatu, which translates to The Journey of the Stone. This name reflects not only the path the Pounamu has taken—from being discovered by the customer to being shaped into these four pieces—but also the…
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At Campbell Carving, we’re constantly amazed by the natural wonders that come through our doors. Recently, a customer brought in a pounamu cobble they found on the beach. What appeared to be an unassuming stone held a hidden treasure trove of colour inside! This particular pounamu revealed stunning shades of green, ranging from deep emerald…
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Very cool pounamu on this classic toki. The clouds in it give it heaps of character.
Whanake – Onwards
This is a stunning piece of pounamu with a heavy kaupapa to go with it. I wouldn’t usually make such a large and heavy toki, but the circumstances were there to justify this one. This is 9cm long and 2.5cm thick! The pounamu is Marsden Flower Pounamu from the Marsden area on the West coast…
Kaitiaki – Samoan and Maori
The heart of Aotearoa New Zealand echoes with stories of resilience, of traditions ancient and new. As this pounamu took shape, bearing the name Kaitiaki – the Guardian, two cultures merged their tales, weaving a tapestry of love, strength, and unity. Kaitiaki stands not just as a pendant but as a symbol of protection, but…
Trio of Traditional Taonga
This set of three taonga was carved as a special commission for a customer who had sourced his own jade from overseas and arranged for it to be sent directly to me. While this jade is not Pounamu, it was still treated with the same respect and intention I give to all taonga I create….
