The Carvers

  • Kōuma Whakatu

    Kōuma Whakatu

    $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.

  • Mako Kōhatu – Basalt Shark Taonga

    Mako Kōhatu – Basalt Shark Taonga

    $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.

  • Mana Mātau - Toki

    Mana Mātau – Toki

    $500.00

    A 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.

  • Manaia Aroha

    Manaia Aroha

    $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.

  • Manawa Kākāriki — Green Heart

    Manawa Kākāriki — Green Heart

    $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.

  • Manawanui Roimata

    Manawanui Roimata

    $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.

  • Sale! Manawaroa - Perseverance

    Manawaroa – Perseverance

    Original price was: $300.00.Current price is: $220.00.

    This captivating rectangle pendant is a beautiful example of pounamu carving. The translucent green stone is imbued with deep meaning and modern elegance. The rectangle form symbolizes solidity, consistency, and discipline.

    • Material: Translucent green kawakawa pounamu with black streaks
    • Size: 4cm x 3cm
    • Meaning: Solidity, consistency, discipline
    • Lashing: Black lashing for secure wear

  • 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.

  • Marama – Crescent Moon Pounamu Taonga

    Marama – Crescent Moon Pounamu Taonga

    $190.00

    This crescent moon Pounamu taonga represents Marama, symbolising cycles, renewal, and guidance through change. Carved from mid forest green Pounamu with darker patterning, it is 45mm long and quietly grounded in form and meaning.

  • Māramatanga – Translucent Kahurangi Pounamu Roimata

    Māramatanga – Translucent Kahurangi Pounamu Roimata

    $150.00

    Māramatanga is a roimata made from highly translucent Kahurangi Pounamu. The name Māramatanga means clarity, understanding, and illumination, chosen to reflect how easily light passes through the stone, revealing its inner depth. This piece was shaped through tumbling in my workshop, giving the surface a natural texture and strong character, and is finished with a simple black lashing.

  • Marsden Flower Jade Earrings Crescent Moon

    Marsden Flower Jade Earrings Crescent Moon

    $210.00

    These earrings are carved from bright green Marsden Flower Jade, known for its vivid colour and striking translucency. Shaped into wide crescent moons, each 35mm long (excluding the hooks), they glow with light and life. A unique, one-of-a-kind pair that connects the beauty of Pounamu with the elegance of celestial design.

  • Marsden Flower Jade Pounamu Earrings

    Marsden Flower Jade Pounamu Earrings

    $250.00

    These 70mm Marsden Flower Jade Pounamu earrings are carved from deep dark green stone with beautiful flower-like inclusions appearing near the base. The design tapers toward the top with four subtle flat sides and softly rounded edges, finishing in a smooth curved base. The natural Putiputi patterning gives each earring unique character and depth.

  • Marsden Flower Jade Roimata

    Marsden Flower Jade Roimata

    $170.00

    This 50mm Roimata is carved from Marsden Flower Jade with rich green colour and golden flowering throughout. The base is fully rounded, giving the piece a smooth, flowing form. With a curved front and flat back, it’s suspended by a simple hole on a black cord — a timeless and meaningful taonga.

  • Marutea Pakohe Roimata – Strength Through Grace

    Marutea Pakohe Roimata – Strength Through Grace

    $230.00

    This 90mm taonga is carved from Marutea Pakohe, a dense and fine-grained form of argillite. Tapered at both ends with flowing curves, it’s lashed with a black spiral binding. The Roimata form symbolises healing, connection, and the release of emotion. This piece carries the grounded strength of Pakohe, treasured by Māori for generations as a tool and taonga stone.

  • Mere - Te Whakamana

    Mere – Te Whakamana

    $3,900.00

    A full-sized 36cm x 12cm mere carved from Kawakawa Pounamu from Hokitika. Bound with traditional muka cord. A powerful symbol of mana and leadership. Read the full story at: https://campbellcarving.co.nz/mere-pounamu-te-whakamana

  • Mottled Serpentine Beach Cobble

    Mottled Serpentine Beach Cobble

    $150.00

    A large palm-sized serpentine cobble with deep mottled greens and striking lighter green patterning throughout. One side has been polished to reveal the detail within the stone, while the natural outer surface still shows translucent green bands running through the edge.