I have named this taonga Te Roimata Manawaroa, meaning “the roimata of resilience”. Manawaroa speaks of endurance, patience and the inner strength needed to keep moving through difficult times. This name was chosen to recognise the strength of the mother who will wear it and the tragedy she has carried in her life. Her daughter…
I have named this set Te Here Aroha, meaning “the bond of love”. The name reflects the enduring connection between a mother and her two daughters. Even when they are apart, they remain bound together through their shared aroha, strength and identity as a whānau. This set was commissioned by the mother after the three…
Te Aka Whānau means “the family vine”. This name was chosen because these two taonga represent a whānau whose lives grow from the same source and remain connected through love, loss and new life. The koru extend from a shared parent stem, much like vines or young fern fronds growing together, while both pieces were…
Some taonga are created for an individual. Others are created to celebrate the people who walk through life together. This set was commissioned for a family of four, with each member receiving a taonga that reflected both who they are individually and the bond they share as a whānau. I named the collection Te Ara…
Te Aroha Tūturu, meaning “True Love”, is a commissioned roimata created as an anniversary gift from a husband to his wife. The name reflects the enduring love and commitment they have built together, and the thought and care that went into creating something made especially for this occasion. This taonga is carved from beautiful inanga…
This roimata was commissioned by a Nana for her granddaughter as she enters a new stage of life and begins the journey from childhood into womanhood. At the heart of the design is a Tongan flower motif carved into the front face. For the family, the flower symbolises blooming, growth, and the unfolding of potential….
Te Toka Pūmau means “the enduring stone” or “the grounding stone,” reflecting the role of the central display piece within this set of taonga. All three pieces were carved from a single cobble of Inanga Pounamu, keeping them permanently connected through the same source stone and the same natural history formed within Te Wai Pounamu….
I have named this taonga Te Rongo o te Wai, meaning the peace of the water. This name speaks to the calm and stillness that water can bring, and the role this piece is intended to play for its wearer. It was created as something to be held, turned over in the hands, and returned…
Te Haepapa Tūturu translates to “the enduring responsibility.” This name reflects a life shaped by service, where responsibility is not something carried lightly or temporarily, but something lived every day. This taonga was created to represent that steady commitment to others — to guiding, supporting, and helping people grow in challenging environments. It also acknowledges…
This 50mm Manawa was carved as a companion piece, created from the very same stone as a recent whānau commission — the Te Whatu Whānau set (https://campbellcarving.co.nz/te-whatu-whanau-whanau-pounamu-set/). After the original taonga went home, the sister of the mum reached out. She had seen the heart carved for her sister and felt the pull to carry…
Sign up for my newsletter and be the first to know
about new products, promotions, and more.
