7cm Traditional Toki
This toki has a traditional style that is inspired by actual artifacts that were made to be used as tools in Pre-European Times. This pounamu has some cool patterns and character to it too.
This toki has a traditional style that is inspired by actual artifacts that were made to be used as tools in Pre-European Times. This pounamu has some cool patterns and character to it too.
This toki is made from the rare and beautiful Marsden Flower Jade, or Putiputi. The notches in the side are for his two children. The wave is to represent the deep connection with Te Moana – The Ocean he has, particularly through waka ama. I loved carving this wave. The lines came up so clean…
Gorgeous Toki with koru that represent a whanau. To be worn close to the heart.
This toki has the sail symbol from the Tokelau flag. It is a taonga to connect the owner with where they are from as well as with where they are now.
Beautiful pounamu taonga with a beautiful kaupapa of Aroha.
This was a cool challenge, and came up great. The idea was to create a set for a man and his wife that were interconnected. He really wanted two pieces with toki and pikorua as the symbols. Having the pikorua symbol flow between them as well as having the pieces made from the same pounamu…
Very cool pounamu on this classic toki. The clouds in it give it heaps of character.
This is a classic style toki, simple and clean.
Blending cultures is an awesome thing. It can be difficult to honor and respect the two sides of who you are or where you come from and where you are now. This is one way it can be done. The five spear heads down the middle traditionally symbolise strength, prosperity, and providing for family. In…
The connection between Matua and Tama, Father and Son is special and unique. A set of pounamu is a way to bring that intangible connection in the tangible world. A toki is a form that represents strength, courage, and mana. These are things we hope to instill in our tamariki as they grow. These toki…