The silver on this piece compliments the deep green kawakawa pounamu really well.
This was made for a friend of mine to gift to his special person in his life. This is the first time I have used silver in my carvings. Big thanks to Brett from BLJewellery for doing the silver cap.
This set has an incredible and significant meaning and purpose. The brief was to create something for the whanau of four from the same source that fit together kinda like a jigsaw, to represent and strengthen the connection and whanaungatanga of them. This commission is a great example of an idea coming together in the…
This is a special piece made for a Mother from her children. The carving goes right around the bottom to represent her ‘groundedness’. The line then wraps around and finishes pointing upwards. This represents her as an inspirational role model through being powerful, intelligent and motivational. A pretty cool gift from your kids.
This stunning Roimata is carved from A-grade Kawakawa Pounamu, known for its deep green colour and remarkable translucency. The pendant has straight tapered sides and a gently curved base, measuring 8cm in length. I’ve added a white spiral lashing to complement the rich green tones of the stone. The Roimata, or ‘tear drop’ shape, traditionally…
Tātau Whānau means “our family” or “all of us as a family.” I chose this name because these taonga come from a single slice of Pounamu that has travelled through generations of their Ngāi Tahu whānau. The name makes the meaning explicit: this stone has always belonged to the collective. By becoming a roimata and…
Rau means leaf, a symbol of growth, renewal, and connection to nature. Just as leaves change with the seasons, this taonga represents learning and transformation—both in the stone itself and in the process of carving it together. The natural shape, swirling patterns, and delicate translucency make it feel alive, as if holding a moment of…
This was a diamond in the rough. The real beauty of this piece of pounamu was only revealed when carved. A large inanga pounamu, this will be a leaving gift for a special member of a team.
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