Aho Rua | Two Strands
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Aho Rua | Two Strands

This set of Hei Toki, named Aho Rua, symbolises the unbreakable bond between grandfather and grandson. The name translates to ‘Two Strands’, representing the intertwined journey of both individuals—distinct yet always connected, like the woven fibres of a strong cord. Each piece was carved from the same block of Pounamu from the Nelson/Whakatū area, reinforcing…

Kaha me Toa
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Kaha me Toa

These two Hei Toki hold a special story, one that began long before they were shaped into their final forms. Their journey started when a mother went on a trip with some of her children to Hokitika and visited Arahura where she found these stones. Something about them called to her, a deep knowing that…

Te Haeata

Te Haeata

I have named this Roimata Te Haeata, which means The Dawn Light. It reflects the moment when darkness gives way to light — a time of transformation, clarity, and new beginnings. This name speaks to the journey held within this taonga, carved from Kahurangi Pounamu with stunning cloud patterns that bring the story to life….

Tūturu

Tūturu

I have named this Toki Tūturu, a word that speaks to something real, authentic, and lasting. This name reflects what the Toki was and still is — a working tool made to shape the world, built with purpose and strength. The name reminds us of the ingenuity and resilience of our ancestors, and the tools…

Niho Shark Tooth

Niho Shark Tooth

This is a Niho (tooth) carved from beautiful Pounamu with a light green base and darker patterning running throughout. It is 55mm long and features a hidden hole for the lashing. The lashing is a natural tan colour, sitting neatly over the top of the stone. The Niho design symbolises the strength, determination, and resilience…

Toki Samoa

Toki Samoa

Carving Pounamu is always a meaningful process, but sometimes a piece carries even more depth, reflecting not just personal meaning but also cultural connections. This Toki is one of those pieces—a taonga that brings together the strength of Māori and Samoan traditions in a single form. This Toki is carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, a deep…

Kōuma Breastplate

Kōuma Breastplate

This taonga is a Kōuma, a breastplate carved from Kokopu Pounamu. Measuring 6cm wide and 4cm high, it carries deep significance as a symbol of inner strength, resilience, and guardianship. Resting against the chest, the Kōuma protects the wearer, much like the sternum shields the heart. Kokopu Pounamu is named for its resemblance to the…