Kiwi Koru
I can see a kiwi and a koru in this one, the kiwi was unintentional yet cool.
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Nga Tui Taonga
This was a really cool set to work on. It is some of my favorite type of pounamu being really translucent. It took quite a while to get the design right in consultation with the customer and I am super stoked with how it turned out. These were designed from the characteristics of the tui….
Toki – Samoan
This is a cool way to represent two cultures, bringing them together with the designs on one on the pounamu from the land of the other. This toki, made from kawakawa pounamu, is for a Samoan father that now lives in NZ. This is a way to represent his mana from where he is from…
Rau Aroha
This Pounamu pendant, named Rau Aroha, offers a glimpse into the heart of New Zealand’s artistic heritage. Carved from pipiwharauroa pounamu, this 6cm free-form piece captures attention with its subtle interplay with light. Rau Aroha translates to ‘leaf of love,’ mirroring the pendant’s natural silhouette and the warm intentions behind its creation and gifting. Unlike…
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Tangiwai Pebble – Natural Strength
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…
Ngā Hononga – Connections
I recently completed a special commission using Kawakawa Pounamu from the Arahura River. This set, which I have named Ngā Hononga, meaning “The Connections,” includes a Hei Matau and a Roimata, both carved from the same deep green, very translucent piece of Pounamu. The name Ngā Hononga was chosen to emphasize the profound bond between…
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Rau Whakaora – Kawakawa Leaf Pounamu Taonga
I have named this taonga Rau Whakaora, meaning “leaf of healing” or “healing leaf”. The name reflects the long connection between kawakawa and rongoā Māori, where the plant has been valued for healing, protection and restoring wellbeing. This taonga brings together both the kawakawa leaf and kawakawa Pounamu. The stone is a gorgeous deep green,…
