Toki Tokelau
This toki has the sail symbol from the Tokelau flag. It is a taonga to connect the owner with where they are from as well as with where they are now.
This toki has the sail symbol from the Tokelau flag. It is a taonga to connect the owner with where they are from as well as with where they are now.
Pounamu from the same source is an awesome way to show a strong bond and connection between people. I was very proud to be asked to make this set for a father and son. The son is still under 5 so a small toki was needed for him, and his father is over 7 foot…
This is the piece that I decided to start with. It is a piece of Flower Jade from Marsden. I have made 3 pieces from this so far and am still… working on one more. The first piece was a bit of a trial just to see what shaping the stone would be like. I…
When one beholds a handcrafted piece of pounamu, also known as New Zealand jade or greenstone, its depth, history, and cultural significance are immediately evident. Named “Whakapapa Arohanui,” this particular set embodies more than just the majestic aura of Raukaraka pounamu and its vivid hues of orange, yellow, and pale green. “Whakapapa Arohanui” translates to…
This set has an incredible and significant meaning and purpose. The brief was to create something for the whanau of four from the same source that fit together kinda like a jigsaw, to represent and strengthen the connection and whanaungatanga of them. This commission is a great example of an idea coming together in the…
This toki was made for a special guy on a big round birthday late last year. It has beautiful colouring with light to mid green swirls. It carves really well, pretty consistent and didn’t flake or chip at all, a really nice stone. It held a good edge to and I put this to good use…