Hei Matau Kawakawa Pounamu
$385.00A 60mm Hei Matau carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, with the pale rind of the stone visible along the edge. Symbolises strength, safe passage, and life’s journey. A taonga for those guided by purpose.
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Hei Matau Toroa
$420.00The hei matau, or fishhook, symbolises prosperity, safe journeys, and connection to the moana. Hei Matau Toroa, named for its form reminiscent of the beak of the toroa (albatross), is an 80mm Pounamu pendant with a tan lashing. Its angled point gives strength to the design, while the stone shifts from soft light greens through to deep rich tones at the base.
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Kawakawa Pounamu Toki – Whao
$300.00A deep green Kawakawa Pounamu toki inspired by the form of the whao. Featuring soft white cloud-like inclusions, an angled base, and finished with a bar lashing and three-braided black cord.
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Mana Mātau – Toki
$500.00A 78mm Toki carved from Kawakawa Pounamu with pale rind on one side and a scroll design at the top. It balances strength and scale with academic grace. A tactile taonga for thoughtful leadership.
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Ngākau Whai – The Heart of the Stingray
$1,000.00Carved by David Curtis, this contemporary whai (stingray) is a bold, sculptural taonga formed from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu. At 85mm across, its sweeping curves and heart-like form give it both presence and meaning, reflecting the calm strength and connection carried by the whai.
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Niho Ārahi
$480.00The niho, or tooth, symbolises strength, protection, and guidance. Niho Ārahi, meaning “guiding tooth,” is a 90mm curved Pounamu pendant that embodies leadership and guardianship. Carved from pale green stone, its edges glow when held to the light, with a central groove giving the sense of the tooth folding inward. Finished with a five-hole ring bolt lashing and tan cord, it is a taonga of resilience and direction.
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Niho Roa
$370.00Pounamu pendant with glowing pale to mid-green tones, a sharp point, and a strong ridge down each side. Finished with a three-hole ring bolt lashing and tan cord, it embodies the enduring qualities of resilience and guardianship.
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Tangaroa – Hei Matau
$450.00Hei Matau shaped like a hollow wave, carved from Kawakawa Pounamu with white rind like ocean spray. A taonga for those connected to the ocean and guided by its power.
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Te Ara Whakairo – Kawakawa Pounamu Toki
$300.00A Kawakawa Pounamu toki with soft white inclusions and an angled, curved base. Finished with a bar lashing and tan three-braided cord, reflecting a path shaped through action.
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Te Aronga Mārō
$520.00A modern, angular Hei Matau carved from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu. Strong lines, recessed bevels, and defined edges give this piece a grounded, purposeful presence. Bound with a black cord, it carries a sense of direction, strength, and deliberate movement.
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Te Kaha – Hei Matau
$400.00A flowing Hei Matau carved by David Curtis from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu. At 80mm long, its strong curves and defined hook reflect resilience, guidance, and inner strength.
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Te Kaiwhakangau – Hei Matau
$600.00A 70mm Hei Matau carved from Kawakawa Pounamu with a bird’s head and a notched blade. A taonga that honours the provider across land and sea.
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Te Niho i te Whenua – The tooth from the land
$390.00A 75mm niho carved from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu, revealing both polished stone and its natural rind. One side is smooth and finished, while the other holds the dark, oxidised skin of the stone, grounding the piece in its origins. The niho appears to emerge from the raw form itself, reflecting its name — a tooth born from the land. Bound with a hidden hole and black three-braid cord, this taonga carries strength shaped by whenua and the journey from raw stone to finished form.
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Te Rerekētanga o te Ara
$530.00A modern, angular Hei Matau carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, defined by offset recessed bevels that shift across each face. One side rises, the other draws inward, creating a sense of movement and contrast. Bound with a black cord, this piece speaks to navigating change, adapting direction, and finding strength in difference.
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Te Whao Roimata
$330.00Te Whao Roimata – The tears of the chisel. This speaks to the marks left by a life of effort, growth, and creation. Carved from deep, dark Kawakawa Pounamu, this 85mm Roimata carries a soft rind at the base and a cloud-like feature within the stone, reflecting the depth and individuality of the person who wears it.
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Toki Koi
$325.00The toki symbolises strength, determination, and resilience. Toki Koi, carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, carries these meanings — its name Koi referring to sharpness, insight, and clarity.