Kururua
This is a set to connect a tuakana and teina or mentor and mentee.
Gorgeous choice of Pounamu with the colour gradient. A kuru is an emotional symbol that represents deep connection often with other people and definitely in this case.
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Trio of Traditional Taonga
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Te Oranga Hou
Have you ever held a piece of pounamu and felt a connection to the land and history of Aotearoa (New Zealand)? These taonga (treasured possessions) hold stories waiting to be told, and today I’m excited to share two special pieces I carved: a toki and a roimata, both crafted from the same beautiful raukaraka pounamu,…
Ōnawe Peninsula
This is a pounamu that is part of a larger set. The set was made for a childrens book that my wife created. There is one pounamu for each page of the book. The main page for this is called Sand in my toes salt in my nose and you can see all the artwork and pounamu…
Whanau ō te Ngahere
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Aroha Whakairo: Two Toki Honouring Whānau and Legacy
These two taonga were carved from a single piece of Inanga Pounamu, brought to me by a whānau member to create something lasting and meaningful from stone that held deep personal significance. The Pounamu had been with their beloved husband and grandfather in his final days, kept close as a taonga that symbolised his strength…