Porohita Koru
A cool version of the enclosed koru in a porohita/circle. I really like the lashing on this one.

This was an amazing set for a special person. The koru in this piece each represent members of the family, with the parents above looking over and protecting the children. The koru shape comes from unfurling fern fronds that are found all over the wilderness in the bush in Aotearoa. They represent, life, new beginnings,…
I named this set Mauri for all the story it has to tell. Mauri is the word for life force or our vital essence. This set does capture the mauri of the couple that is made for. This set was made for a Mother and Father, from their 5 adult children. It all starts with…
This toki was made for a sons graduation. A reminder of the achievement he has accomplished and the respect he has earned.
I was given this piece of obsidian from a friend that was on a rock climbing trip down to Taupo. He said he noticed all the pebbles on the beach and wondered if it could make a good carving stone. I never thought I would use something like obisidian to make a pendant from. I…
I recently had the pleasure of carving a special set of Pounamu pendants for a mother and her first daughter. These pieces, made from the gorgeous and translucent Inanga Pounamu sourced from the Arahura River, are a testament to the strength and unity of their family. This set is named Kotahitanga Koru, meaning “Unity Spiral,”…
This Pounamu taonga is a stunning blend of craftsmanship and natural beauty. Standing at 50mm tall, it is carved from a piece of Inanga Pounamu—a stone known for its soft, pale green tones that evoke serenity and connection. When held to the light, this piece reveals a gorgeous olive-green glow, a subtle reminder of the…