This 75mm pākohe niho pendant symbolises strength, protection, and connection. The creamy stone glows softly in the light and is finished with a three-hole lashing. Niho shapes represent identity and courage, making this a taonga of quiet power and deep meaning.
This Petrified Wood Niho is carved with a natural, jagged outer edge that honours the original form of the stone. One face is polished to a high mirror finish, while the reverse is left raw to reveal the ancient wood grain turned to stone. Deep brown tones with lighter tan streaks glow with warm orange hues when held to the light. It is finished with a three-hole ring bolt binding on a black cord and is ready to wear.
This 70mm Roimata is carved from striped grey Pakohe sourced from the Takaka area. Tapered at both ends, it reflects the natural flow of emotion and healing. Pakohe is a stone of strength, endurance, and connection to tūpuna, and this piece honours that legacy. It’s finished with a black spiral lashing and ready to wear.
A large Niho carved from Tākiri/Douglas Creek Pounamu. This 11cm piece has a bold curving tooth shape, a seven-hole ring-bolt lashing, and a deep forest-green and black braided cord. The toggle is carved from the same Pounamu, adding harmony and strength. A powerful statement piece that carries the meaning of protection, determination, and personal authority.
A 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.
Te Niho Mārie is a small Niho Taniwha taonga carved from pale green Inanga Pounamu. The Niho Taniwha form symbolises courage, guardianship, and the strength to move through life’s challenges with calm determination. At 40mm long, this piece has a beautiful glow when held to the light and features the natural skin of the original cobble on the back. It is finished with a hidden suspension and a three-plait white honey cord lashing, leaving the form clean and uninterrupted.
Te Niho Tupuna is a powerful whānau taonga carved as a Niho Taniwha from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu. The stone has beautiful depth and weight, giving the piece a strong sense of presence and mana. Soft cloudy patterning moves through the pounamu, and the edges glow beautifully when held to the light.
The taonga measures 75mm long and features a hidden lashing point, allowing the cord to sit invisibly behind the piece so the front remains clean and uninterrupted.
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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.
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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.
