This taonga is called Whakapiri — meaning “to come together” — honouring the powerful bond between mother and child, and the role of this taonga in holding that connection across time. This commissioned ripi has been carved from stunning, translucent pale green Inanga Pounamu — some of the finest I’ve worked with. Soft and creamy…
This taonga began its life as a glassy Tangiwai pebble from the remote and rugged coastline of Anita Bay, deep in Fiordland. This is the only place in the world where this unique variety of Tangiwai – with its rare glass-like clarity – is found. I didn’t shape this piece. I didn’t need to. Its…
This is the first full-sized mere I’ve ever carved—a taonga that holds real weight, in every sense. At 36cm long and 12cm wide, this is a substantial and commanding piece. Made from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu from the Hokitika region, it is large, solid, and purposeful—carved to reflect both strength and dignity.—a taonga that holds…
I’m pleased to share this latest Pounamu piece, named Wairua Manu, which holds a special place in the ongoing journey of a whānau. This pendant is a new addition to a set that began a while back, originally carved for a couple on their wedding day. Made from the same block of Inanga Pounamu, this…
