This 60mm toki was carved from a unique piece of Pounamu, blending light and dark greens that shimmer through the surface. It was made for someone whose life bridges two worlds – Samoa and Aotearoa – and the design we created reflects that deep connection. Carved into the toki are several important Samoan symbols. Shark…
I carved this piece for a young woman turning 18 – a taonga from her whānau to mark a milestone in her life. The name He Ngaru Toa means “a brave or strong wave.” It was chosen to symbolise both her strength and the connection between the wave form and the horses she loves so…
John got in touch with me because he had a strong desire to carve a Hei Tiki. He had never carved pounamu before, but he had done some wood carving and had a clear creative vision. He knew what he wanted the finished taonga to look and feel like, and together we spent a good…
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….
