Carved by David Curtis, Te Kaitiaki is a beautifully detailed Manaia pendant measuring 90 mm long. Flowing in the shape of a roimata, the design forms an elegant bird’s head with finely carved spiral details creating the eye and sweeping beak. Finished with a traditional three-hole ring bolt lashing on a tan cord, this one-of-a-kind taonga symbolises protection, guidance, and the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.
Te Mārama Iti is the small but powerful light within a person. This 15mm Kahurangi Pounamu gem symbolises inner clarity, quiet strength, and the steady guidance we carry inside ourselves. Set in an open-backed sterling silver claw setting, its translucency allows light to pass through, reflecting the meaning it holds.
Carved by David Curtis from luminous kahurangi pounamu, this delicate 50 mm roimata is designed for effortless everyday wear. Its gently bevelled lower edge gives the pendant a refined profile, while the simple black drop-hole lashing follows the sides of the carving to complement its clean lines. A taonga that symbolises compassion, healing, resilience, and emotional strength.
Te Toka Pūmau is a connected set of taonga carved from a single cobble of Inanga Pounamu. The display stone forms the foundation of the set, while the Roimata and Toki were carved from the piece removed to create its base, permanently linking all three pieces through the same whakapapa of stone.
The display piece naturally resembles either a fern frond or a mountain range rising upward from the whenua. Rather than being shaped into that form, the natural contours of the cobble revealed it once the front face was polished. The Roimata and Toki both retain the natural rind on their backs, preserving the original surface of the stone while contrasting against the polished carved fronts. Together, the set represents grounding, connection, strength, and shared origins.
Te Whao Roimata – The tears of the chisel. This speaks to the marks left by a life of effort, growth, and creation. Carved from deep, dark Kawakawa Pounamu, this 85mm Roimata carries a soft rind at the base and a cloud-like feature within the stone, reflecting the depth and individuality of the person who wears it.
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.
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.
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.
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
Hononga Tuku Iho celebrates connection carried across generations. This matching set includes an 80mm Roimata and an 80mm Toki, both carved from the same piece of deep green Kawakawa Pounamu. Sharing the same patterning and translucency, the two taonga remain connected through the stone from which they came. Finished with black lashings, they are a meaningful expression of connection between people, place, and whakapapa.
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.
