This 7cm Kapeu is carved from vibrant and translucent Kahurangi Pounamu, suspended on a hand-braided tan 4-cord necklace. Traditionally worn as an ear ornament, the Kapeu symbolises refinement, mana, and leadership. It can also carries quiet associations with motherhood, once used to soothe teething pēpi. A graceful and meaningful taonga, made to be worn close to the heart.
Koropepe Mātauranga is 50mm across and 8mm thick, carved from deep forest-green serpentine with darker veins. Its koru flows into the head of a tuna, with a pāua shell eye. This taonga symbolises wisdom, growth, and the resilience to navigate life’s journey.
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.
This 75mm kapeu is carved from pounamu that blends pale greens with dark flecks and an orangey-brown rind. The stone carries a soft glow and is suspended from a black cord, a taonga that celebrates the natural beauty and depth of pounamu.
This Tākiri Pounamu Mere represents strength, authority, and presence. Carved from Douglas Creek Pounamu, it measures 31cm long and 105mm wide, with finely tapered edges that allow light to pass through and reveal glowing green tones. The muka (harakeke fibre) cord adds a natural, traditional finish, and the piece is presented on a custom-fitted wooden base. A powerful and striking taonga designed for display and connection.
This 95mm Hei Tiki is carved from beach serpentine Pounamu I sourced near Hokitika. It features a side-hanging design with paua inlaid eyes and a harakeke-coloured 4-braid cord through the arm. The deep moss green stone has tan highlights from the original skin of the stone on the face, belly, and hand. Hei Tiki are rich in tradition, symbolising whakapapa, fertility, and ancestral strength.
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This tāhua taonga is Paul Berry’s Waka Hēre, a Raranga Hapine carved from bright pale green pounamu from the Tasman area. Designed as a functional form that can also be worn, it symbolises strength, usefulness, and the close link between craft and culture. The cord is a mix of brown, blue, and black with a clean lashing at the top.
Whakatipu is a Raukaraka Pounamu Hei Tiki, carved in the traditional groove style. Its golden-orange hues give it a rich, warm presence. A taonga of deep ancestral connection and meaning.
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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.
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Pekapeka Kaitiaki is 80mm across, carved from Raukaraka Pounamu with pale green and orangey-gold tones. It features bold pāua inlaid eyes on both sides and hangs from a harakeke-coloured cord. This taonga symbolises guardianship, adaptability, and protection.
