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.
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.
Pounamu is often used as a way of connecting with Aotearoa and with home. That is what this set is about. This is a double koru that goes across all three pieces. It represents the different paths we take and how they all lead to or start from the same center, home. Pounamu from Aotearoa…
It was an honor and privilege to create this taonga. When I was first contacted about making this, the kaupapa behind was very moving and it is exactly what pounamu is about for me. This is a gift for a young woman. She tragically lost her 12 year old sister a few years ago to…
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 and pounamu…
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…
This piece was made for a special couple to commemorate their wedding. The double koru is a symbol of coming together to make one of two, it is unity, it is kotahitanga. This piece on pounamu is from South Westland in Aotearoa, and has been set in a piece of Rimu.
Te Maunga is about the challenges and opportunities we come across in life. It represents the ongoing pursuit of personal growth and achievement. This was made as part of a larger award for a student at my school. The award is for ‘Outstanding the Outdoors’. As I am an outdoor education teacher this award means…