Paahekoheko – To Unite
This set was made for a wedding. The earrings in the middle for the Bride. The two Paahekoheko are for the Mother of the Bride and the Mother of the Groom.
The are all made from the same piece of Pounamu. This is significant as means a stronger connection between the pieces and represents a bond between those that wear these pieces. This stone is from the Arahura River near Hokitika on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Paahekoheko is a shape that represents two elements coming together as one. It is about the act of uniting together, it is about joining together in the spirit of co-operation. An appropriate shape and symbol for a wedding.
The design journey of the Paahekoheko was great. The core concepts of Paahekoheko remained strong from the beginning of two families coming together.
Orginal sketch ideas
First concepts included the two elements coming together.
This stage of development was about the two elements mixing and becoming one, becoming united, this is represented by the circle in the middle of the pendant.
Working out the shape of the spirals during carving
Final Concept
