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$180.00
This 90mm Roimata is carved from Kiripaka (Silcrete), a stone with deep connections to early Māori use in Aotearoa for tools and cutting implements. The long flowing shape of the Roimata symbolises healing, reflection, and emotional strength. One side carries burnt grey tones while the other shows rich dark browns and rusty colours, giving the taonga a strong earthy character. It is finished with an earthy green spiral cord that complements the natural tones of the stone.
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$260.00
This Niho taonga is carved from Kiripaka/Silcrete, a stone strongly connected to pre-European Māori use in Aotearoa. Traditionally valued for its hardness and ability to be shaped into tools and cutting edges, Kiripaka sits within the wider story of Taonga Kōhatu and the resourcefulness of Māori communities. This piece has been carved into a Niho form and finished with a five-hole ring bolt lashing in black, referencing traditional methods of binding and working with stone tools and taonga. The stone itself carries soft grey tones with subtle warm orange hints through the surface.
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$190.00
This delicate 65mm taonga is carved from Kiripaka (Silcrete), a stone traditionally used by Māori in Aotearoa for tools and cutting implements before European arrival. The narrow form combines elements of both the Toki and Roimata, bringing together the symbolism of strength, determination, healing, and reflection. The stone carries soft grey colouring with subtle orangey tones through it and is finished with a tan Roimata-style lashing at the top.
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Hand-carved Niho pendant made from Kokopu Pounamu from the Arahura River, measuring 45mm. This unique piece symbolises strength, protection, and connection to the natural world of Aotearoa, featuring the distinctive speckled patterns of Kokopu Pounamu.
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$310.00
The Porohita represents unity, wholeness, and the cycles of life, symbolising deep connections to whānau, whakapapa, and the natural world. Carved from Kokopu Pounamu, this 60mm taonga embodies strength, resilience, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives.
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$140.00
Kōkopu Pounamu roimata earrings with 40mm pounamu drops and a total length of approximately 60mm. The roimata shape symbolises healing, aroha, and emotional strength. A meaningful and elegant pair of taonga earrings.
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$120.00
Kōkopu Pounamu roimata earrings with 30mm pounamu drops and a total length of approximately 50mm. The roimata shape symbolises reflection, renewal, and letting go. A lighter, understated pair of meaningful taonga earrings.
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$650.00
Koropepe Mātauranga is 50mm across and 8mm thick, carved from deep forest-green serpentine with darker veins. Its koru flows into the head of a tuna, with a pāua shell eye. This taonga symbolises wisdom, growth, and the resilience to navigate life’s journey.
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$850.00
This Kōuma breastplate is carved from stunning dark green Marsden Flower Jade with golden highlights rippling through the stone. At 90mm wide and 65mm high, it has strong proportions and visual depth. The Kōuma rests close to the heart and symbolises inner strength, protection, and a connection to whakapapa. It draws on the form of a breastplate, representing both physical and emotional resilience. A deeply meaningful taonga made to be worn with pride.
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$375.00
A handcrafted Kōuma breastplate carved from Kokopu Pounamu, symbolising strength and protection. Featuring a white ringbolt lashing and a four-braid cord.
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$250.00
A kōuma breastplate carved from Inanga Pounamu with rare oxidised rind colouring in warm orange and pale green tones. Bound with a five-hole black ring bolt lashing, this piece symbolises protection, inner strength, and resilience.
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$380.00
This Kōuma breastplate is carved from pale green Whakatu Pounamu from the Tasman region, a stone known for its complex mix of minerals and distinctive character. The wide crescent form sits broad and close against the chest, creating a strong sense of grounding and protection. Dark dendrites and natural inclusions run throughout the stone, giving the surface striking contrast and individuality. Finished with a seven-hole ring bolt lashing in black cord, this is a one-of-a-kind taonga with a powerful presence.
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$320.00
Carved from dark grey ōnewa (basalt) sourced from the Banks Peninsula area, this 100mm taonga follows the natural shape of the stone to form a striking mako-inspired design. A pāua eye has been set into the head, with the snout pointing downward and a fin emerging from the side of the piece. The stone has a deep, powerful presence and is suspended on a black cord with a three-hole ringbolt lashing. Basalt was traditionally used by Māori to create tools and weapons due to its strength and fine grain.
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$950.00
Manaia Aroha is a 75mm pendant carved from Inanga Pounamu. It carries pale green tones with darker depths and a subtle yellow-orange edge from the grind. Finished with Paua eyes and a black cord, it symbolises love, protection, and spiritual balance.
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$520.00
This striking Kawakawa Pounamu silver ring features a smooth triangular (tapatoru) cabochon carved by hand and set in sterling silver. The stone is 16mm wide with rich green depth. The silver setting was custom designed by M.V.H Jewellery using the ancient lost wax casting method. Three organic silver claws hold the stone in place, weaving around it like flowing vines. A unique and powerful taonga.
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$240.00
This 50mm Roimata is carved from serpentine sourced from the Tasman area, a stone full of contrast and depth. The dark, deep greens are broken by pale green mottling and small traces of oxidised orange rind, giving the piece strong character and presence. Shaped with a firm, almost toki-like edge at the base, this Roimata carries a sense of strength and steadiness. Finished with a black Roimata lashing, it is a grounded and resilient taonga.
