Roimata With Character 7 cm
This is a classic shaped roimata with a beautiful patterned pounamu.

This is a classic shaped roimata with a beautiful patterned pounamu.
In the embrace of the West Coast’s wild beauty, the Arahura River carves its way through the land, nurturing the Kawa Kawa Pounamu with its pure waters. It is here we find Ngā Taonga Tūhono, “Treasures that Connect”, a set of pendants that embodies the convergence of Māori and Gaelic kaupapa within its carved forms….
Today, I want to share a recent creation: a tangiwai pounamu roimata, a teardrop pendant carved from a particularly beautiful piece of translucent tangiwai pounamu. Measuring just 4cm long and adorned with a sleek black lashing, this roimata is a captivating blend of delicacy and strength. The near-translucency of the pounamu allows light to dance…
This Roimata, carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, carries a story of resilience and personal growth. The stone’s intricate cloudy patterning flows through the deep green hues, creating a piece that reflects the beauty of transformation. Each detail in the stone tells a story—of movement, change, and the shaping forces of time. In Māori tradition, the Roimata…
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…
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…
Rau means leaf, a symbol of growth, renewal, and connection to nature. Just as leaves change with the seasons, this taonga represents learning and transformation—both in the stone itself and in the process of carving it together. The natural shape, swirling patterns, and delicate translucency make it feel alive, as if holding a moment of…