Te Pou Whakaruruhau — a name that speaks to both strength and protection. “Te Pou” refers to a pillar, a central support that holds others up, while “Whakaruruhau” means shelter or a place of safety. Together, the name reflects a man who stands as a pillar for others, and a taonga created to offer him…
This is a Mere Pounamu I carved from a slice of Raukaraka Pounamu that was given to me by a mate. He already owns a Mere, and the idea with this one was to create a replica in a different type of Pounamu so the two could be compared side by side. Same form, same…
The name Te Here Whakapapa speaks to the binding threads of lineage and connection. “Here” means to tie or bind, and “whakapapa” refers to genealogy, the layers of connection that link people across generations. This set was created to honour a single piece of Pounamu that had been held by this whānau for decades, now…
This sculpture was carved to honour a man stepping into his thirties with strength, openness, and deep roots in Aotearoa. Te Pou Whirinaki speaks of someone who stands steady for others. A pillar that people lean on. A man guided by his ancestors, grounded in his whenua, and supported by the unseen threads that run…
Te Rere o te Peka speaks to movement, balance, and the way we adjust our path when guided by instinct and awareness. The name reflects the nature of the pekapeka form itself, shaped by dual perspectives and the quiet strength that comes from being able to see the world from more than one direction. This…
Te Ika Aroha, meaning The Fish of Love, carries a name that reflects care, guardianship, and deep connection. This Manaia was carved from a very special piece of Pounamu brought to me by its owner. It already held great personal significance, and my task was to shape it into something that honoured that connection while…
E mihi ana ki a koe, nɑ̄ tou whakaako, nā tou kōrero, nā tou waiata hoki. E tangata motuhake koe ki a tātou. E mihi ana ki tou tautoko ki a mātou i ngā wā katoa. Ka wairua kaha mātou nā tou aro. Tēnā koe e hoa. This Hei Tiki was carved as a gift…
This taonga has been named “Ngā Kaitiaki Rua” — The Two Guardians. It embodies the essence of protection, connection between two lives, and the balance of worlds. The double-sided manaia design symbolises father and son, guardianship, and the duality of life. This taonga was created from a slice of Pounamu that held deep personal significance….
This 9cm Hei Tiki is carved from serpentine stone from Tākaka, and it carries a story of friendship and reciprocity. I’ve named it Te Hokinga, which means “the return” – a name that reflects the kaupapa behind this taonga, created to return a favour from a friend. He sourced the stone himself, so it felt…
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…
