This piece was made for a special couple to commemorate their wedding.
The double koru is a symbol of coming together to make one of two, it is unity, it is kotahitanga. This piece on pounamu is from South Westland in Aotearoa, and has been set in a piece of Rimu.
I carved this 5cm high Thor’s Hammer from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu as a taonga of strength, intention, and unity. The surface carries a series of subtle Celtic runes, including the infinity symbol—chosen by the customer for its meaning of enduring connection. It features a Toki lashing in black cord at the tip, tying the…
Recently, I had the privilege of carving a very special taonga for a young boy living across the ocean. His grandparents came to visit me, looking for a piece of Pounamu to gift him – something that would carry a deep connection back to his roots in Aotearoa. They chose a pendant carved from the…
This was made for a man to give to his woman to commemorate their wedding. The three korus are to represent three significant attributes and strengths. They are Mana, Pride, and Motherhood. It is made from Marsden Flower Jade, or Putiputi. The yellow and gold coloring is where the ‘flower’ part of the name comes…
I recently completed a unique Pounamu Toki for a long-serving member of our school’s trust board, a man deeply connected to the outdoors and a steadfast supporter of both myself and our Outdoor Education programme. It was an honour to be asked to create this piece on behalf of the school to acknowledge his invaluable…
I’m genuinely thrilled to present to you a set of seven distinctively carved pounamu pendants – The Mokopuna Haerenga, translating to the ‘Grandchildren’s Journey.’ This collection, commissioned by a loving pair of grandparents, is a testament to the celebration of family and a tribute to the journey each grandchild will undertake in life. Each pendant…
Te Koru Ora translates to “The Living Koru” or “The Koru of Life.” The name reflects the kaupapa behind this commission — growth, renewal, and the continuation of life through changing seasons. This taonga was carved to reconnect with a piece of Pounamu that had carried decades of meaning, memories, and connection to Aotearoa. The…
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