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Contemporary | Roimata | Sets
Timatanga – Beginning
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…
Whai – Stingray
Whai is the Maori word for Stingray. In certain areas of Aoteroa New Zealand the Whai is believed to be Kaitiaki – Protector. They are often seen gliding effortlessly through the water at the beach, yet when they are startled or threatened their response can be quick, powerful, and deadly. This has been…
Contemporary | Hei Toki | Koru | Manaia | Sets
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…
Manawanui – Heart
The heart is a strong symbol of love. This one even more so as it has the Chinese symbol for love carved into the surface. Also with a fern carved on the back to strengthen the links with Aotearoa. This is a gorgeous piece of kawakawa pounamu from the Kaniere stream area, that shows some…
Fire and Earth Set
This set was made for two friends one of a fire star sign and the other and earth star sign. When the two pendants are put together they also create a heart, the symbol of love an compassion. Sometimes with pounamu the original intent is not always what works out. This happened in this case…
Hoi – Waka Paddle
These are a set of Pounamu Hoi, Waka Paddles. Hoi are an integral part of a waka (canoe) and the team that man that waka. They are a strong symbolic representation of a united team that is all putting in their effort to move the ‘waka’ towards a goal. A Hoi would be given to…