Breastplate – Mana, Pride, Motherhood

This was made for a man to give to his woman to commemorate their wedding.

The three korus are to represent three significant attributes and strengths. They are Mana, Pride, and Motherhood.

It is made from Marsden Flower Jade, or Putiputi. The yellow and gold coloring is where the ‘flower’ part of the name comes from. It is caused by oxygen getting into the pounamu through fractures and oxidizing it similar to the rind or outer edge, then the fractures have healed to make themselves carvable. It is a rare pounamu and is mostly found only in the Marsden area.

You can see the steps here to create this piece. Starting from a rough cut out to smoothing and finding the main shape. Then the carving and sanding of the koru.

Paahekoheko – To Unite

This set was made for a wedding. The earrings in the middle for the Bride. The two Paahekoheko are for the Mother of the Bride and the Mother of the Groom. The are all made from the same piece of Pounamu. This is significant as means a stronger connection between the pieces and represents a…

Contemporary | Porohita

Tūhono – To connect

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…

Koru

Enclosed Koru

I love the curves and flow of a koru. This piece was really fun to make and I like seeing the photos of the finished piece. Getting to see the process of making a pounamu taonga from the blank to the finished form can be pretty cool. I was pretty blown away the first time…

Contemporary

Handmade Pounamu Bead Bracelet

This handcrafted bracelet showcases the beauty and variety of New Zealand’s Pounamu. I’ve selected three distinct types of Pounamu to highlight their unique colors and contrasts. The beads are all handmade, with each one a different variety of Pounamu: These three stones are strung on a 4-braid cord that I’ve crafted by hand, ensuring strength…

Contemporary

Huia Feather

The artistic realm of Pounamu carving has long been an avenue for translating nature’s marvels into tangible keepsakes. One such creation, now gracing this collection is the exquisitely carved 11cm Huia feather pendant. This piece is not only a nod to the bird itself but also to the profound significance it holds in Maori culture….

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