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 heart of Aotearoa, amidst the lush landscapes of Te Wai Pounamu – the South Island, a remarkable stone whispers the stories of the land. Pounamu, New Zealand’s treasured greenstone, has found its form in a stunning set of niho (tooth) pendants, carved by the hands of Campbell from Campbell Carving. Each piece, hailing…
Niho Tūhono means “the tooth that connects”. Tūhono is about linking, joining, and creating connection, which is the heart of this taonga. This name speaks to the bond shared between the couple, and to the way this piece continues the Niho pattern from her tattoo, linking her story with her partner’s. I carved this 5cm…
This beautiful set of five taonga, named Ngā Manawa Kotahi (The United Hearts), was carved from a single piece of beach serpentine Pounamu that the whānau found themselves while travelling Te Waipounamu. It was important to them that the stone come from this whenua—a place they feel rooted in, even while living far across the…
This Niho is carved from Ōnewa (basalt) that I personally collected from Akaroa, a place shaped by fire and sea. The deep grey stone carries the history of the land, formed through volcanic forces over thousands of years. This connection to the whenua gives the piece a sense of grounding and endurance. The Niho design…
This Tangiwaī Niho, named Kaha Mārie, is not just a piece of Pounamu; it carries the weight of memory, loss, and enduring strength. The story behind this commission is as powerful as the stone itself. Given to me as a polished cobble by a man who received it from his friends after his wife passed…
These Niho – Teeth are associated with the shark. They represent leadership, strength, resilience, and life long learning. This set is made for the head students of Rolleston College 2022. I love being able to make something so special to recognise our akonga – students in this way. The five students have been great leaders…
