Pounamu Windows
Windows allow you to see into or out of something. When you carve ‘windows’ into a piece of pounamu it can allow you to see what is on the inside of the stone.
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I carved this piece for a young woman turning 18 – a taonga from her whānau to mark a milestone in her life. The name He Ngaru Toa means “a brave or strong wave.” It was chosen to symbolise both her strength and the connection between the wave form and the horses she loves so…
Celebrating Leadership and Warmth: Te Korowai Aroha
I recently had the privilege of carving a unique piece from pale green, speckled Kōkopu Pounamu, designed as a korowai—a traditional Māori cloak. This taonga was commissioned for a remarkable teacher moving into significant leadership roles at a new kura. Her team wanted a gift that symbolised her profound impact and the warmth she brings…
Free Form Chatoyant
My daughter and I carved her first pounamu pendant. She wanted to make one for her friend. She was so stoked, and so was I.
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Tangiwai Pebble – Natural Strength
This taonga began its life as a glassy Tangiwai pebble from the remote and rugged coastline of Anita Bay, deep in Fiordland. This is the only place in the world where this unique variety of Tangiwai – with its rare glass-like clarity – is found. I didn’t shape this piece. I didn’t need to. Its…
Sibling and Twins Set
This set is made for my special niece and nephews. I was asked to make a matching set for my twin niece and nephew for their first birthday. The flower type design is an important symbol for the family. It is all made from a beautiful translucent bright green pounamu. The flowing lines are what…
Chatoyant Pounamu Piwakawaka – Fantail
This stone has some cool parallel grain running through it. It is designed as a Piwakawaka/Fantail. (The tail part). A piwakawaka will always being flittering around people who are walking in the bush. If feels like they are there looking after you or protecting you so this piece if for someone like that. This piece…