This was a pendant that was made to bring two cultures together. Just as we are often born from two or more cultures, this toki represents this blending on ways of life. The toki is a symbol of leadership, authority, and mana from the maori world. The turtle is a symbol of f wisdom, endurance,…
The colours in this toki really stand out as a vivid example of the totoweka colouring. Totoweka is named after the blood of the weka, as the colours resemble it in the pounamu. It is pretty hard to find. The contrast well with the deep green of the kawakawa pounamu they are found in. The…
This pounamu is bright green, very similar to the kahurangi type of Pounamu that is very hard to find. It is slender tear drop shape, curved end, that feels light and delicate. Wearing a Roimata or Tear Drop shaped, also called kuru, pounamu pendant is about comfort and caring for people. It represents shared emotions,…
This set was made for two people that were made for each other. A matching set that will be able to show the abstract concepts of love and connection and commitment that being wed to another is about. You can see in this image how they were sitting in the piece of pounamu before being…
This toki is done in the classic style. It has a mix of colours from bright green to cloudy greys. The character that the patterning gives it makes a truly eye catching pounamu. The modern Hei Toki, often worn around the neck as a pendant, represents foremost strength, authority, and leadership. It is can also…
Gorgeous cloud patterning in this toki. Some orange colouring coming through that looks like totoweka or raukaraka pounamu. The modern Hei Toki, often worn around the neck as a pendant, represents foremost strength, authority, and leadership. It is can also a symbol of power, courage, wisdom, determination, self-control, and focus.
This Roimata is made from Kawakawa pounamu. Flared end with a soft curve on the base. It is a full shape, so curved on both sides, you can feel the mana of this piece in its weight. Wearing a Roimata or Tear Drop shaped pounamu pendant is about comfort and caring for people. It represents…
Deep green kawakawa from the Marsden area.
This was made on request of a loved one for someone that is a good friend. The roimata and koru together in this unique way totally suits them. A key feature was that the koru would be seen from end on. Kind on like a secret feature, not obvious to the casual observer. This piece…
This is a piece designed to celebrate womanhood. It was made for a special wahine. The ‘clouds’ or ‘flower’ in this piece of pounamu give it a depth of character that will always make this stand out as a one of kind. This is the slice of pounamu before all the work. You can see…