Whanau Porohita Whā
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Whanau Porohita Whā

This set has an incredible and significant meaning and purpose. The brief was to create something for the whanau of four from the same source that fit together kinda like a jigsaw, to represent and strengthen the connection and whanaungatanga of them. This commission is a great example of an idea coming together in the…

Koha Mo Whanau
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Koha Mo Whanau

What an amazing and special set this is, and it has turned out tino ataahua due to the choice of pounamu. Tau Ke! A special commission for a special reason, a new member is on the way and it has been a journey to for this couple to get to the point of welcoming this…

Nga Tui Taonga
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Nga Tui Taonga

This was a really cool set to work on. It is some of my favorite type of pounamu being really translucent. It took quite a while to get the design right in consultation with the customer and I am super stoked with how it turned out. These were designed from the characteristics of the tui….

Whanau Koru
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Whanau Koru

This was an amazing set for a special person. The koru in this piece each represent members of the family, with the parents above looking over and protecting the children. The koru shape comes from unfurling fern fronds that are found all over the wilderness in the bush in Aotearoa. They represent, life, new beginnings,…

Dark Green Kuru Set

Dark Green Kuru Set

This set is a special request from a friend for a friend.  Two women that live in different countries yet have remained close friends for many years.  A Kuru is a great form to represent and strengthen friendship as it is an emotional and healing shape. I always enjoy carving Kuru. They are a simple…