This Tangiwai Pounamu taonga features a koru carved into its side, symbolising growth, renewal, and connection. The rare translucent greenstone glows when held to the light, making it a powerful reminder of transformation and potential.
Carved by David Curtis, Te Ara Ora (The Path of Life) is a 55mm tuna porohita crafted from beautiful kawakawa pounamu. Intricately carved on both sides with pāua eyes, flowing koru-inspired fins, and a concealed suspension, it symbolises resilience, adaptability, and life’s continuous journey.
Te Koru Mārama means “The Enlightened Spiral,” reflecting the koru’s symbolism of growth and new beginnings, and the bright clarity of this Kahurangi Pounamu. This taonga is carved from a highly translucent stone, around 50mm high, with the koru carved into the front of a tumbled pebble. I tumbled the stone in my workshop to preserve its natural flowing curves before carving into it. When held to the light, the vivid green glows, highlighting the depth and life within the stone. It is ready to wear and is a one-of-a-kind piece.
Carved by David Curtis from rich kawakawa pounamu, this 60 mm niho combines the enduring symbolism of the taniwha tooth with an elegant koru carved into its inner face. Suspended from a hidden hole, the design flows naturally from strength into growth, representing resilience, protection, and the ability to keep moving forward through life’s challenges.
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
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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.
