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Traditional Toki
A great example of a modern design of a traditional hand held toki. This design was based on this toki that was found in the Wairarapa. It was designed to be used held in the hand.
Te Hononga Pūmau
This pair of Pounamu pendants, named Te Hononga Pūmau, is a tribute to family and shared paths. They’re each 7cm, a toki for strength, a roimata for comfort, carved from the same stone. This isn’t just about wearing art. It’s about carrying a piece of a collective soul, bound by three curved lines that tell…
Wairua Taonga
This set, named Wairua Taonga, is crafted from the whitest Pounamu I could find, the rind of a Bowenite Tangiwai Pounamu. Working with this material was a unique challenge because the edge can be weaker, and I had to search diligently to find a solid section suitable for carving. The name Wairua Taonga means “Spiritual…
Toki Tū
The toki, a traditional Māori adze, holds a significant place in Aotearoa’s history. More than just a tool, the toki was essential to Māori life pre-colonization, used for shaping wood for everything from waka (canoes) to whare (houses). It symbolized strength, authority, and connection to ancestors and the land. I am honored to present “Toki…
5cm Traditional Toki
This is a gorgeous example of a simple traditional style toki, based on actual toki that were used when stone tools were the best on offer in Aotearoa. This is made from Kawakawa pounamu from the Kaniere stream area. It revealed a cool lightning like feature as it was polished.
Toki – Yukon Jade
This toki is made for a graduation. It is made for someone that has a connection with both the Yukon where this jade is from and with New Zealand where they completed their studies. I really like the white flower pattern near the lashing on this one, it is inclusions like this that give a…