The Carvers

  • Inanga Pounamu Kapeu

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    Inanga Pounamu Kapeu

    $270.00

    This kapeu is carved from inanga pounamu, six centimetres long with pale greens that glow in the light. Traditionally worn as ear or neck pendants, kapeu symbolise connection to whakapapa and were treasured as heirlooms. Finished with a white four-braid cord, this taonga carries a calm, flowing presence.

  • Sale! Inanga Raukaraka Roimata

    Inanga Raukaraka Roimata

    Original price was: $220.00.Current price is: $170.00.

    This one-of-a-kind pounamu pendant features captivating inanga green with vibrant orange raukaraka markings, characteristic of stones from the Arahura River. The black spiral lashing adds a touch of elegance. Carved with care, it connects you to the beauty of Aotearoa.

  • Kahurangi Roimata

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    Kahurangi Roimata

    $275.00

    60mm bright green Kahurangi Pounamu Roimata on silver chain. Highly translucent with white edge. Symbolises healing, strength, and flowing emotion.

  • Kahurangi Roimata

    Kahurangi Roimata

    $120.00

    90mm Roimata made from bright, highly translucent Kahurangi Pounamu. A mix of soft angles and natural stone skin, tumbled smooth to honour its original shape.

  • Kawakawa Pounamu Blade Earrings

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    Kawakawa Pounamu Blade Earrings

    $210.00

    These Kawakawa Pounamu earrings are carved in a long, flowing blade-like form, 55mm in length. The stone holds greater thickness at the top before tapering down to a fine, thin edge at the base. This creates a striking light effect, with the darker Kawakawa tones at the top fading into a lighter translucent glow toward the bottom. Dark natural inclusions move through the stone, giving each earring depth and character.

  • Kawakawa Pounamu Toki and Roimata Set

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    Kawakawa Pounamu Toki and Roimata Set

    $950.00

    A stunning 95mm Kawakawa Pounamu Toki and Roimata set, featuring rich green hues with cloudy patterning. Symbols of strength and healing. Click the link to see the full post and video of their creation.

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  • Kōriporipo Inanga

    Kōriporipo Inanga

    $390.00

    Good instinct — if you’re using the word to express the idea of branching or flowing movement, a stronger Māori word is kōriporipo, which refers to rippling or flowing movement (often used for water). It fits the visual effect of the stone really well.

  • 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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  • Kōuma Kahotea

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    Kōuma Kahotea

    $400.00

    The Kōuma represents strength, protection, and resilience. Carved from Kahotea Pounamu, this 70mm taonga carries deep green tones in a white-flecked base, secured with a black 4-braid cord. A powerful symbol of endurance and connection.

  • Mangopare Kaha

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    Mangopare Kaha

    $350.00

    Mangopare Kaha is a 60mm Hei Mātau carved from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu. The hook form symbolises safe journey, abundance, and connection to Tangaroa, while the mangopare (hammerhead shark) head at the tip represents strength, determination, and authority. Finished with a black lashing and cord, this taonga carries presence and meaning in a compact, wearable form.

  • Mārama Aho — Inanga Pounamu

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    Mārama Aho — Inanga Pounamu

    $340.00

    This 53mm porohita is carved from beautiful Inanga Pounamu with soft, glassy greens and pale creamy tones. Subtle linear inclusions run across the face of the stone, giving it character and flow. It has a stunning glow when it catches the light, and it’s suspended by a black 3-hole ringbolt lashing

  • Marsden Flower Jade Earrings

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    Marsden Flower Jade Earrings

    $210.00

    These 40mm Marsden Flower Jade earrings feature straight sides with a curved front, back, and base. The deep green Pounamu is accented with golden flower highlights, creating a unique and elegant look.

     

  • Mauri Toki

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    Mauri Toki

    $400.00

    This toki is carved from captivating pīpīwharauroa inanga pounamu, a type of pounamu known for its chatoyant shimmer. Measuring 8cm long and 12mm thick, it features a thick angled base. The toki is a powerful symbol of strength, determination, and prosperity, while the pīpīwharauroa signifies new beginnings and growth.

  • Ngākau Kōhatu – Fossilised Wood Niho

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    Ngākau Kōhatu – Fossilised Wood Niho

    $310.00

    Ngākau Kōhatu — Heart of Stone. This 45mm Niho is carved from fossilised wood found in Southland, where ancient timber has been turned to stone over millions of years. One face remains natural, showing the original grain of the wood, while the other is polished to a mirror finish. The Niho shape symbolises strength and courage — this taonga speaks of transformation, endurance, and the beauty of time itself.

  • Niho Ārahi

    Niho Ārahi

    $480.00

    The 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.

  • Niho Manawanui – Strength and Endurance

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    Niho Manawanui – Strength and Endurance

    $360.00

    This 90mm Niho is carved from Marutea Pakohe, a dense, fine-grained stone with deep grey colouring and subtle variation. The shape symbolises protection, strength, and resilience — qualities reflected in the stone itself. Suspended by a five-hole ringbolt lashing in black, this is a bold taonga with presence and purpose.