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Ruku – To Dive
This is a pounamu that is part of a larger set. The set was made for a childrens book that my wife created. There is one pounamu for each page of the book. The main page for this is called Sand in my toes salt in my nose and you can see all the artwork and pounamu…
Huia Feather
The huia, a now-extinct bird that was native to New Zealand, is remembered for its striking plumage and distinctive tail feathers. In Maori culture, the huia feather is a symbol of nobility, worn traditionally by high-ranking individuals. It is a physical representation of leadership and mana (prestige). Capturing this significance, an 11cm black jade carving…
Maramatanga Ruru
The ruru, or morepork, holds a special place in the heart of Aotearoa’s natural world. As a nocturnal guardian, it embodies wisdom, intuition, and the mysteries of the night. This small but powerful bird is often associated with protection, guidance, and the ability to see through darkness – qualities embodied in the Māori concept of…
Kaha – Recurved Toki
This is a piece for a strong man who wears his heart on his sleeve, on the inside. A really cool way to represent a hard exterior and a soft inside by putting the design on the back of the toki.
Whai Matauranga
Sometimes you meet people that stand out from the rest. I find that pounamu is a way for me to acknowledge these people tautoko their whakairo and their mahi. That is what this taonga is created for. This is for a Mana Wahine and the inverted triangle represents this. The Harakeke carved into the surface…
Whanau
To me this set is everything that whanau should be. It is connection. It is values. It is tangible representation of the loving bond that a cohesive whanau has. This is a set full of meaning and depth. It was commissioned by the Mum who has recently received a terminal cancer diagnosis! Devastating! She wanted…