I carved these four huia feather pendants for members of one whānau, using pounamu from the same piece of Tasman serpentine. Each pendant has the same design and kaupapa, giving the wearers a shared connection through the stone and the form, while each one is carried by a different person. Huia feathers were treasured adornments…
I carved this pounamu bracelet for a marriage proposal, bringing together two people’s heritage in a taonga to mark their commitment. I’ve named it He Here, meaning a bond or tie, reflecting the connection between them and the future they are choosing together. The bracelet combines Viking-inspired interwoven detail, acknowledging her Northern German heritage, with…
I carved Te Here o te Wā, meaning “the connection of time”, for my uncle as a birthday gift from my auntie. She decided it was time for him to have a toki, and together we chose a piece of inanga pounamu that suited a taonga about strength, whānau and our connection across generations. The…
Manawanui speaks of steadfastness, patience and perseverance. Commissioned by a husband for his wife, this taonga acknowledges her strength and the steady commitment that supports their life together. Carved from deep green kawakawa pounamu, the pendant measures 60 mm wide by 40 mm high. Black streaks add character to the dense, opaque stone, while the…
Te Ara Tahi, meaning “the shared path”, is an Aroha stone pendant I carved to represent two people travelling through life together. It brings together their enduring partnership, memories of a journey through the South Island, and the experiences still ahead. The commission marked a 50th birthday and 25 years together, both celebrated during their…
This pair of pounamu pendants was commissioned as a wedding gift, with the idea of two people following their own paths and building a life together. Each taonga is complete on its own, while the two nestle together to form a single shell-like disc. Both pendants were carved from the same piece of pounamu, sharing…
I carved this pikorua for a wife to give her husband on their upcoming 20th wedding anniversary. Made from jade passed down from his grandmother and held in the family for generations, it brings their marriage and his family history together in one taonga. The design follows the shape of a pendant he wore in…
This pounamu engagement ring was a new and rewarding challenge for me. The customer had chosen a silver ring with a recessed space ready for an inlay, along with a slice of pounamu they wanted incorporated into it. They then trusted me to bring the two together and create a ring for their partner. This…
I have named this taonga Toki Mārama. Mārama can refer to light, clarity and understanding, making it a fitting name for both the remarkable pounamu and the meaning carried by the toki. Its translucent apple-green colour allows light to pass deeply through the stone, while pale gold flowering across one face creates a striking contrast….
I have named this taonga Te Roimata Manawaroa, meaning “the roimata of resilience”. Manawaroa speaks of endurance, patience and the inner strength needed to keep moving through difficult times. This name was chosen to recognise the strength of the mother who will wear it and the tragedy she has carried in her life. Her daughter…
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