Manawa Heart Pebble
This was a piece of pounamu that someone asked me to make into a pendant, and carve a heart in it too. It started out pretty much as it was found on the beach.
Mana Tane Toki
This Toki is for a sone that is approaching adulthood and about to head out on his on haerenga/journey in life. The top line goes all the way around and represents himself. The dashes and notches are to represent his whanau so he will always carry them close to his heart. The double koru is…
Contemporary | Koru | Porohita
Interconnection Double Koru
This piece was made for a special couple to commemorate their wedding. The double koru is a symbol of coming together to make one of two, it is unity, it is kotahitanga. This piece on pounamu is from South Westland in Aotearoa, and has been set in a piece of Rimu.
Re-curved Toki – 7cm
This is an example of a re-curved toki, that is similar in design to some modern chisels. This particular one is made from Kawakawa pounamu, named for the colouring that resembles that of the kawakawa plant. It is 7cm long and 4cm wide at the base. The Toki was a originally a tool used by…
Whanaungatanga – Whakapapa
This set is designed for the pure purpose of connection. Connection with immediate whanau and with those that went before. The two middle pieces are for the parents in this whanau. The two notches on the sides of their toki are for their two boys. The three lines are to show the link with their…
Kawakawa Earrings 8cm
Gorgous long pair of Kawakawa earrings, wonderful colours and patterns in this pounamu.
Toki 5cm with Koru
This toki was made for a sons graduation. A reminder of the achievement he has accomplished and the respect he has earned.
Toki – Samoan
This is a cool way to represent two cultures, bringing them together with the designs on one on the pounamu from the land of the other. This toki, made from kawakawa pounamu, is for a Samoan father that now lives in NZ. This is a way to represent his mana from where he is from…
Manawanui – Heart
The heart is a strong symbol of love. This one even more so as it has the Chinese symbol for love carved into the surface. Also with a fern carved on the back to strengthen the links with Aotearoa. This is a gorgeous piece of kawakawa pounamu from the Kaniere stream area, that shows some…
Earrings 6cm Kawa Kawa
Gorgeous set of earrings with sterling silver hooks.