Some taonga are created for an individual. Others are created to celebrate the people who walk through life together. This set was commissioned for a family of four, with each member receiving a taonga that reflected both who they are individually and the bond they share as a whānau. I named the collection Te Ara…
Ngā Ngaru o te Aroha (The Waves of Love) is a collection of four pounamu taonga that I carved for one family, celebrating an engagement while honouring the connections that bind generations together. The commission came from a father in Australia, who wanted to create something meaningful for the engagement of his son Jamie and…
This Hei Toki was carved as a replacement for a Fire and Emergency long service award after the original taonga, which had already been prepared for presentation, was unfortunately lost. My role was to create a new taonga that would carry the same purpose and recognition, ensuring the recipient still received a meaningful piece to…
The name Te Rā me te Marama means “The Sun and the Moon.” Together they represent two distinct forces that are always connected, each with its own role and purpose, yet inseparable. Combined with the symbolism of the pikorua and the manaia, this pair of taonga celebrates love, partnership, protection, and the journey of two…
The name Te Rere o te Pīwakawaka means “The Flight of the Fantail.” It reflects the pīwakawaka as a symbol of curiosity, awareness, and connection, celebrating one of Aotearoa’s most recognisable native birds. This pīwakawaka is carved from a beautiful piece of serpentine Pounamu from the Whakatū/Tasman region. In natural light the stone appears deep,…
Te Hononga Tuku Iho means “The Connection That Is Passed Down.” It reflects the way these pieces carry both memory and whakapapa forward through the whānau. This commission transformed two forgotten pieces of Pounamu into a collection that can be shared among family members, each piece carrying a lasting connection to someone they loved. This…
Te Aroha Tūturu, meaning “True Love”, is a commissioned roimata created as an anniversary gift from a husband to his wife. The name reflects the enduring love and commitment they have built together, and the thought and care that went into creating something made especially for this occasion. This taonga is carved from beautiful inanga…
Te Whakapono Tūturu means “Enduring Faith”. This six-centimetre pounamu cross was commissioned by someone whose life changed dramatically after a serious accident. During a long recovery, faith became an important part of moving forward, and together we developed a design that reflected that journey. The finished taonga is intended to be worn every day, serving…
This roimata was commissioned by a Nana for her granddaughter as she enters a new stage of life and begins the journey from childhood into womanhood. At the heart of the design is a Tongan flower motif carved into the front face. For the family, the flower symbolises blooming, growth, and the unfolding of potential….
This hei toki was commissioned by a sculptor and carries several layers of meaning that are deeply connected to the people and experiences that have shaped his life. At the centre of the design is the prominent koru carved into the front face. For him, the koru represents his mother, who recently celebrated her 93rd…
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