Porohita Koru
A cool version of the enclosed koru in a porohita/circle. I really like the lashing on this one.
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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…
Whanautahi
This is a spectacular pounamu and a spectacular set of carvings for this whanau. It is made from inganga pounamu from the Arahura river. It has chatoyant or pipiwhirauroa characteristics which can make it shimmer in the light. It is named for the long tail feathers of the pipiwhirauroa. First steps were choosing the slices…
Whānau Mauri
Whānau Mauri, a toki of profound connection and essence, carved from the rare totoweka kawakawa pounamu, sourced from the Arahura River. This 5cm pendant is more than a piece of jewellery; it’s a tangible manifestation of the life force and unity that binds a family together. In the Māori language, “whānau” signifies family—a collective of…
Ngā Kaitiaki o te Aroha
This set of three taonga is among the most personal and moving pieces I’ve had the honour to create. Commissioned by a man who is facing the reality of terminal illness, these taonga were carved for the people he holds closest: his wife and two sons. Each piece comes from the same piece of Pounamu,…
Enclosed Koru
Gorgeous enclosed Koru from a subtle pale pounamu. This is a cool lashing for the koru.
Upa – To be Satisfied
This is a pounamu that is part of a larger set. The set was made for a childrens book that my wife created. There is one pounamu for each page of the book. The main page for this is called Sand in my toes salt in my nose and you can see all the artwork and pounamu…