Pointed Roimata
A cool shape that I really enjoyed carving. The light honey colored lashing goes really well with the tones of this pounamu too.
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Roimata Koru
This was made on request of a loved one for someone that is a good friend. The roimata and koru together in this unique way totally suits them. A key feature was that the koru would be seen from end on. Kind on like a secret feature, not obvious to the casual observer. This piece…
Tangiwai Roimata
Today, I want to share a recent creation: a tangiwai pounamu roimata, a teardrop pendant carved from a particularly beautiful piece of translucent tangiwai pounamu. Measuring just 4cm long and adorned with a sleek black lashing, this roimata is a captivating blend of delicacy and strength. The near-translucency of the pounamu allows light to dance…
Tear Drop Kuru Pendant
This was an interesting piece to make. It turned out quite different to how I visualised it in the beginning. It was a small outer piece of… stone from a piece in the Arahura area. The outer white part of the stone was actually quite soft and there were several fractures through the middle that…
Te Puna Aroha
Some taonga hold a story so deeply woven with love and resilience that they become more than a pendant—they become a source of strength, a reflection of a journey, and a connection to those who walk alongside us. This piece, Te Puna Aroha (The Well of Love), was carved from a beautiful piece of Aroha…
Haerenga – Journey
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…