I carved this 5cm high Thor’s Hammer from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu as a taonga of strength, intention, and unity. The surface carries a series of subtle Celtic runes, including the infinity symbol—chosen by the customer for its meaning of enduring connection. It features a Toki lashing in black cord at the tip, tying the…
This whale tail was carved from a stunning piece of translucent Kahurangi Pounamu. The stone is exceptional—bright green with clarity and depth that catches the light beautifully. At 50mm high and 50mm wide, it’s a strong yet balanced form, finished with a black Roimata-style lashing at the top. The whale tail is a traditional Māori…
This set of taonga was made for a husband and wife from a striking piece of Kawakawa Pounamu. The stone has incredible swirling character, deep greens with complex patterns that hold your attention the longer you look. The first piece was commissioned by the husband to celebrate a major personal milestone: 500 voluntary trail building…
This set of taonga is called Te Piringa Aroha — “The Shelter of Love.” It was carved from Kawakawa Pounamu sourced from the Arahura River, a stone known for its grounding energy and deep green colour, often linked with healing and connection. The porohita is 5cm wide and features a 3-hole ringbolt lashing across the…
This large Kōuma breastplate, named “Te Tūāpapa o te Manawa” – The Foundation of the Heart, is carved from rich, vibrant Tākiri Pounamu, sourced from Douglas Creek in Te Waipounamu. Measuring 75mm high and 110mm wide, this piece is solid and strong, with most of the weight carried at its base. The shape gently narrows…
This 7cm Kapeu is carved from Kahurangi Pounamu, a stone prized for its vivid clarity and rich green tone. The high translucency of this piece reveals a depth and glow that shifts in the light, showing off the natural beauty of the stone. It hangs from a tan 4-braid cord, simple and strong, complementing the…
This set of three taonga was carved as a special commission for a customer who had sourced his own jade from overseas and arranged for it to be sent directly to me. While this jade is not Pounamu, it was still treated with the same respect and intention I give to all taonga I create….
This whānau set was carved from a single piece of dark, gorgeous Tākiri Pounamu, sourced from Douglas Creek on the West Coast of the South Island.It includes six taonga: three Roimata, one Toki, and two Shepherd’s Whistles. All the pieces were commissioned by loving grandparents to be gifted to their grandchildren when they each turn…
Recently, I had the privilege of carving a very special taonga for a young boy living across the ocean. His grandparents came to visit me, looking for a piece of Pounamu to gift him – something that would carry a deep connection back to his roots in Aotearoa. They chose a pendant carved from the…
I recently had the privilege of carving a special set of taonga for a groom and his groomsmen — five pairs of cuff links, each made from deep green translucent Kawakawa Pounamu. This stone was carefully selected and sliced to create a sense of unity across all the pieces. Each cuff link features a hand-carved…
