This set is for a whanau. They have their maunga that they can see from their home and the skyline of it is carved into each of the toki for the set.
Some the maunga is on the front and some the back. They are all from the piece of pounamu that came from South Westland.
Here are some images of the process from the piece of pounamu through to the finished set.
This whanau will always have these pounamu to connect them with each other and where they are from.
I recently completed a Toki that stands out for its unique material and appearance. This piece is carved from the rind of a Tangiwai boulder. Over time, the rind of this boulder has undergone oxidation, turning it into a striking white, a rare transformation in Pounamu. Scattered throughout the white surface are dark spots of…
In the world of Pounamu carvings, each piece holds a narrative, a breath of the land it came from, and the hands that shaped it. Today, we explore a toki with a discreetly crafted hole for the necklace, a testament to both innovation and tradition. The toki, or adze, is a symbol of strength, control,…
This is a toki I made for a first nations brother in America. He connected with me online, shared some stories and made a good trade. This pounamu is fantastic in simple forms that show off the colors. Deep green through to firey oranges, makes this a stand out piece. It is always cool to…
This piece is a beautiful deep green Toki made from NZ Jade, Pounamu The dark inclusions add variety of colour and character to this piece. I like the tapering from the bottom to the top on this, it accentuates that cutting or bottom edge of the pendant.
This bright green Raukaraka Pounamu Toki is 80mm long and 45mm wide, carved with softly curved sides and a broad, bold shape that gives it real presence. Hints of orange run through the stone, adding warmth and variation to the vibrant green. The lashing is a rich harakeke-coloured cord, contrasting beautifully with the stone and…
Gorgeous pounamu in a simple and stunning set. Made for a special birthday for a couple amazing friends.
