Bit of a different take on the niho, for someone that likes to do things a bit different.
The niho is usually hung point down with the lashing on the short edge that is on the right of the image above. I really like how this one sits. Made from Kawa Kawa pounamu the niho represents leadership, resilience, strength, as well as peace and tranquility.
In the realm of wearable art, the power and beauty of simplicity often speak volumes. The Niho pendant, carved from the Akaroa Harbour’s basalt, is a testament to this timeless truth. In this piece, we explore a pendant that is not only a stunning accessory but also a bearer of profound cultural significance and a…
This Niho pendant, crafted from Kokopu Pounamu from the Arahura River, measures 45mm in length. The stone, with its distinct speckled pattern reminiscent of the native Kokopu fish, captures the spirit of Aotearoa’s natural beauty. The deep greens and unique markings of Kokopu Pounamu make each piece truly one-of-a-kind, reflecting the environment from which it…
Kia ora! I’m always excited about my carving projects, but a recent commission held a unique energy. A client entrusted me with a magnificent piece of brecciated jasper quartz that they’d found on their own land in the North Island. This wasn’t pounamu, but the stone’s raw beauty and its connection to their whenua (land)…
I’m thrilled to share with you my latest carving, a piece that has been a labor of love over the past few months. It’s a Niho, or ‘tooth’, and it’s a large one, carved from the stunningly beautiful Raukaraka Pounamu, or New Zealand greenstone. The Niho design is a traditional Māori symbol, often associated with…
As the year draws to a close, I’ve had the honour of creating a special set of taonga to recognise the contributions of the head students at my kura. This set of five Niho, carved from a single piece of Kawakawa Pounamu sourced from South Westland, embodies the connection these leaders have shared with each…
In carving this unique whānau set, I was inspired to create something truly meaningful that reflects the strength and unity of the family it represents. This set, named ‘Te Whare Kaha’ (The Strong House), embodies the foundation upon which this family stands—strong, interconnected, and enduring. When joined together, these pieces form the shape of a…