Tear Drop Roimata – Hidden Hole
This is a tear or water drop roimata. I love the marsden flower jade that this is made from. It was made for my mother in law. Definitely wanted to keep this one in the family. It has a hidden hole in the back which give a really cool effect.
Pointed Roimata
A cool shape that I really enjoyed carving. The light honey colored lashing goes really well with the tones of this pounamu too.
Breastplate – Mana, Pride, Motherhood
This was made for a man to give to his woman to commemorate their wedding. The three korus are to represent three significant attributes and strengths. They are Mana, Pride, and Motherhood. It is made from Marsden Flower Jade, or Putiputi. The yellow and gold coloring is where the ‘flower’ part of the name comes…
Marsden Flower Toki Roimata Set
This set is to mark a 50th, to connect two people, and connect to what is important to them. Nature, the outdoors, and adventures are a part of this couples life and the wave is a symbol of this that connects. The colors in this pounamu make me think of the ocean as well as…
Father and Sons Set
Such a cool thing to have to connect a father with this two sons. Pounamu from the same source shaped into a pendant each. Two Hei Matau for the sons and a large Toki for the father. This pounamu is from South Westland. Being able to see some of the process from what this pounamu…
Grounded
This is a special piece made for a Mother from her children. The carving goes right around the bottom to represent her ‘groundedness’. The line then wraps around and finishes pointing upwards. This represents her as an inspirational role model through being powerful, intelligent and motivational. A pretty cool gift from your kids.