Square Pounamu
This piece was made as a replica to replace a lost pounamu. It was a special one that came from her father so she really wanted a new one.
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Maunga Moana
This set was made for two friends of ours to celebrate and recognise their wedding day. They are both lovers of the outdoors, the forests, the mountains, the rivers and the beaches. This set is made from one piece of pounamu to symbolise a view that is special to them across a bay of a…
Te Whakatere – The Navigator
I recently had the privilege of carving this beautiful Pounamu Hoe, named Te Whakatere (The Navigator), which holds a story as profound as its design. The stone was brought to me by a customer who had been gifted the raw Pounamu by a close friend. Wanting to honour their bond, he decided to have something…
Lotus Flower
At the heart of each piece of artwork lies a story, a significant element that breathes life and meaning into it. One such piece is a stunningly beautiful and deeply symbolic pounamu pendant, carefully carved to embody the purity of the lotus flower. Cast in the rich, translucent green hue of Kawakawa pounamu, this piece…
Pounamu Cross Kawakawa
For centuries, pounamu (greenstone) has held a sacred place in Maori culture, revered for its beauty, strength, and spiritual significance. This 4cm kawakawa pounamu cross pendant embodies this legacy, offering a touch of the divine in a captivating piece of jewelry. The cross is carved from kawakawa pounamu, a type of greenstone prized for its…
Broken Pounamu Repair
This gorgeous taonga had an unfortunate accident. First off this was not my original carving. It appeared to have a twist at the top. There are a variety of thoughts on what it means when a pounmau breaks or is lost, as well as what do do with it. Some say it should be returned…
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Pikorua Toki Set
This was a cool challenge, and came up great. The idea was to create a set for a man and his wife that were interconnected. He really wanted two pieces with toki and pikorua as the symbols. Having the pikorua symbol flow between them as well as having the pieces made from the same pounamu…