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  • Translucent Kahurangi Pounamu Roimata

    Translucent Kahurangi Pounamu Roimata

    $150.00

    The Roimata is a taonga associated with healing, resilience, reflection, and enduring connection. Worn close to the heart, it serves as a reminder of the experiences and relationships that shape our lives. This 55mm Roimata is carved from highly translucent Kahurangi Pounamu and finished with a traditional Roimata lashing in black. Its organic form and softly textured surface highlight the natural character of the stone.

  • Translucent Pounamu Hei Matau

    Translucent Pounamu Hei Matau

    $370.00

    This 65mm Pounamu Hei Matau is carved from beautifully translucent light green stone, reminiscent of Kahurangi with natural inclusions that give it depth and character. The form is narrow and refined, with a subtle hook at the top and a defined spike at the base. The Hei Matau symbolises strength, prosperity, and safe travel, especially across water. It is ready to wear and is a one-of-a-kind taonga

  • Triple Twist Pikorua

    Triple Twist Pikorua

    $800.00

    This Triple Twist Pikorua is carved from Hapopo Pounamu from South Westland. At 90mm long, with a pointed flick at the base, it is strikingly translucent. The inner connections of the twist remain intact, symbolising unbreakable bonds. Suspended on a black cord, it carries the timeless meaning of connection, loyalty, and eternity.

  • Sale! Urirui Pākohe Roimata

    Urirui Pākohe Roimata

    Original price was: $220.00.Current price is: $190.00.

    This 90mm Roimata is carved from dark grey Urirui Pākohe, known for its depth of colour and subtle grain. Long and slender, it’s finished with a black spiral lashing that complements the stone’s natural strength. A striking taonga that feels both grounded and refined.

  • Whakatipu - Hei Tiki

    Whakatipu – Hei Tiki

    $2,800.00

    Whakatipu is a Raukaraka Pounamu Hei Tiki, carved in the traditional groove style. Its golden-orange hues give it a rich, warm presence. A taonga of deep ancestral connection and meaning.

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  • Whatuaho Beach Pebble - Tan Lashing

    Whatuaho Beach Pebble – Tan Lashing

    $80.00

    This unique whatuaho (greywacke) pendant, crafted from a West Coast beach pebble, showcases the natural beauty of the stone. Measuring 6cm long, it features a tan lashing with a ringbolt lashing style using half hitches across three holes at the top.

  • Curved Niho – Marutea Pakohe

    Curved Niho – Marutea Pakohe

    $280.00

    This 65mm Niho is carved from Marutea Pakohe, shaped with a pronounced curve. The pale grey stone features soft flecks of white and a fine grain, suspended by a four-hole black ringbolt lashing. A taonga with flow and resilience.

  • Endless Flow – Guatemalan Jadeite Mobius

    Endless Flow – Guatemalan Jadeite Mobius

    $450.00

    Carved from stunning Guatemalan jadeite, this Mobius design symbolises connection, balance, and continuity. The icy pale blue stone features soft white inclusions that look like tiny bubbles suspended within. Smooth to the touch, with gentle edges and flowing curves, Endless Flow is a tactile piece that feels calm and grounding in the hand

  • Heart of the Stone - Pounamu Toki

    Heart of the Stone – Pounamu Toki

    $330.00

    This 65 mm pounamu toki represents strength, determination and perseverance. I carved it in a classic chisel form, with translucent kawakawa green in one lower corner contrasting with creamy, milky, pale inanga-like colouring across the rest of the stone. This variation reflects the transition from the heart of the pounamu towards the outer rind of the boulder. Suspended from a black cord, it is a one-of-a-kind taonga, ready to wear.

  • Kaitiaki Niho

    Kaitiaki Niho

    $350.00

    The Niho Taniwha design symbolises strength, guardianship, and the courage to stand firm in the face of challenge. Worn as a taonga, it represents the protective presence of a taniwha — a powerful kaitiaki that watches over the wearer and their journey through life.

    This piece is carved from beautiful Inanga Kōkopu Pounamu, measuring 55mm long and an impressive 20mm thick, giving it a strong and grounding presence. The stone has a creamy pale green base with distinctive kōkopu patterning across the surface. A hidden lashing point through the top allows the taonga to sit cleanly on the cord while maintaining the bold, solid form of the carving.

  • Kawakawa Silver Ring

    Kawakawa Silver Ring

    $250.00

    This sterling silver ring features a dark green Kawakawa Pounamu cabochon with a flat, freeform top. The low profile makes it practical for everyday wear, while the hammered silver band adds texture and character. A strong, understated piece that carries the depth and mana of Pounamu in a clean, wearable design.

  • Koru - Inanga

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    Koru – Inanga

    $540.00

    This 50mm Inanga Pounamu pendant features a beautifully carved koru, symbolising growth, new beginnings, and the cycles of life. The live edge on the back celebrates the stone’s natural origins, connecting its raw beauty with its crafted design. A meaningful taonga that honours both tradition and nature.

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  • Mangōpare Tuarua

    Mangōpare Tuarua

    $1,800.00

    Carved by David Curtis, this striking double Mangōpare pendant brings together two intertwined hammerhead sharks in a balanced, symmetrical design. Measuring 90 mm wide by 40 mm high, it is carved front and back with exceptional detail, creating a bold breastplate that symbolises strength, determination, protection, movement, and the power of partnership. A one-of-a-kind taonga that celebrates two lives travelling together.

  • Manu Huia - Pounamu Feather

    Manu Huia – Pounamu Feather

    $850.00

    Manu Huia is a carved huia feather made from dark green serpentine from the Nelson–Tasman area. It has an opaque white rind naturally forming the pale feather tip, creating a striking contrast. The stone appears almost black until held to the light, where its translucency reveals the depth and patterning within. This taonga symbolises dignity, respect, and the carrying of legacy, echoing the mana of the original huia feather. It is 95mm long and finished with a black lashing.

  • Sale! Niho Pounamu – Strength and Courage

    Niho Pounamu – Strength and Courage

    Original price was: $290.00.Current price is: $210.00.

    This 55mm Niho, carved from South Westland Pounamu, symbolises strength, courage, and resilience. The design represents a predator’s tooth, inspiring the wearer to face challenges with determination. With its hidden hole and tan cord, this taonga connects you to the land and traditions of Aotearoa.

     

     

  • Niho Whenua – Agatised Petrified Wood Niho Taonga

    Niho Whenua – Agatised Petrified Wood Niho Taonga

    $320.00

    A niho taonga carved from agatised petrified wood, featuring a mirror-polished face of rich browns and translucent chalcedony, contrasted with natural fossil bark. A symbol of strength, protection, and transformation over time.