This piece is named Toki Māramatanga, meaning “clarity” or “enlightenment.” It began as a beach pebble – a raw, beautiful piece of Tangiwai Pounamu, found and brought to me by a customer. The stone had already been shaped by the sea and time, with a strikingly translucent, glassy surface that made it special. The customer…
This piece is named Toki Totoweka, referring to the reddish-brown colouring within the stone that becomes visible when held to the light. Totoweka is a rare colouring sometimes found in South Westland Pounamu and is known for its rich, earthy tones that seem to glow from within. The name acknowledges this taonga’s connection to the…
This bright green Raukaraka Pounamu Toki is 80mm long and 45mm wide, carved with softly curved sides and a broad, bold shape that gives it real presence. Hints of orange run through the stone, adding warmth and variation to the vibrant green. The lashing is a rich harakeke-coloured cord, contrasting beautifully with the stone and…
This piece is called Tirohanga — “A View or Perspective” — referencing the manaia’s protective gaze and the broader perspective of life and sustenance represented by the unaunahi. It’s a taonga that speaks of insight, guardianship, and awareness — a piece for someone who carries vision and sees deeply into the world around them. This…
Te Maunga Nui is a large toki, 95mm long, carved from richly coloured Kawakawa Pounamu from South Westland. It was commissioned by a mother for her son, who also happens to be an old friend of mine. Creating a taonga for someone I’ve shared parts of life with made this piece extra special. The name,…
This commissioned set is named Hono — a word that speaks to the act of joining, connecting, and bringing together. It was created for a group of lifelong friends who recently turned 60. One of the women, now living in Aotearoa, wanted to honour her enduring connection with the other two, who remain in the…
This name draws from the Māori word hā, meaning breath or essence. It symbolises life force, grounded presence, and the deep connection to the natural world that surrounds and sustains us. This Toki is 75mm long, carved from a striking bright green Pounamu with a beautiful translucency and subtle patterning that glows in natural light….
Toa Moana – Ocean Warrior – is the name I’ve given this 8cm Pounamu Toki. It speaks to the strength and identity carried across the sea, connecting Aotearoa and Samoa. Carved from rich green Pounamu, this piece features two spearheads down the centre, symbolising courage and leadership, with rows of shark teeth along each edge…
This 60mm toki was carved from a unique piece of Pounamu, blending light and dark greens that shimmer through the surface. It was made for someone whose life bridges two worlds – Samoa and Aotearoa – and the design we created reflects that deep connection. Carved into the toki are several important Samoan symbols. Shark…
This set of taonga was made for a husband and wife from a striking piece of Kawakawa Pounamu. The stone has incredible swirling character, deep greens with complex patterns that hold your attention the longer you look. The first piece was commissioned by the husband to celebrate a major personal milestone: 500 voluntary trail building…
