The niho, or tooth, symbolises strength, protection, and guidance. Niho Ārahi, meaning “guiding tooth,” is a 90mm curved Pounamu pendant that embodies leadership and guardianship. Carved from pale green stone, its edges glow when held to the light, with a central groove giving the sense of the tooth folding inward. Finished with a five-hole ring bolt lashing and tan cord, it is a taonga of resilience and direction.
The niho, or tooth design, symbolises strength, protection, and determination — a reminder of resilience and the courage to face challenges. This Niho Kaha is carved from rich dark green Kawakawa Pounamu with a streak of the stone’s pale rind along one side. Measuring 85mm long, it features a three-hole ringbolt lashing in black with a four-braid cord.
This 90mm Inanga Pounamu niho, Niho Marino, features creamy green tones, pale feathering, and a subtle inner shimmer. Symbolising protection and strength, it’s finished with a three-hole ringbolt lashing in black and a four-braid cord.
A 60mm niho carved from dark Akaroa ōnewa basalt, featuring natural inclusions and a hidden hole lashing for a clean, uninterrupted front face. A taonga of strength and resilience.
This 55mm Niho, carved from South Westland Pounamu, symbolises strength, courage, and resilience. The design represents a predator’s tooth, inspiring the wearer to face challenges with determination. With its hidden hole and tan cord, this taonga connects you to the land and traditions of Aotearoa.
This 55mm Niho is carved from Raukaraka Pounamu, showing warm golden-brown tones around the tip and edges with soft pale green and deeper green through the body. The form is simple and balanced, letting the natural colour of the stone lead. A hidden hole in the back allows it to hang cleanly on a black cord.
Pounamu pendant with glowing pale to mid-green tones, a sharp point, and a strong ridge down each side. Finished with a three-hole ring bolt lashing and tan cord, it embodies the enduring qualities of resilience and guardianship.
The Niho Taniwha symbolises strength, courage, and resilience. Inspired by the teeth of the taniwha, it represents the determination to face challenges and move forward with confidence.
This taonga is carved from Ōnewa basalt from Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour. The 65mm piece has a slender, gently curved form reminiscent of a whale tooth and is finished with a four-hole ringbolt lashing on a harakeke-green cord.
This Niho Taniwha taonga is carved from stone sourced from Whakaraupō (Lyttelton Harbour). The stone is a deep dark grey with distinctive light brown and tan inclusions that create natural patterning through the surface. The carving is 70mm long and shaped with flowing opposing curves — the back curves inward while the front sweeps outward, creating a balanced and powerful form.
It is finished with a tan cord and a four-hole ring bolt lashing that complements the earthy tones within the stone.
The Niho Taniwha form symbolises strength, courage, and resilience. It represents the teeth of the taniwha and the determination to face challenges with confidence and resolve.
This taonga is carved from dark Ōnewa basalt from Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour. It features a five-hole rainbow lashing across the top on a tan cord that complements the natural tones of the stone.
A niho taonga carved from agatised petrified wood, featuring a mirror-polished face of rich browns and translucent chalcedony, contrasted with natural fossil bark. A symbol of strength, protection, and transformation over time.
A stunning set of Marsden Flower Jade earrings, shaped like a naturally matching pair of small niho. These gem-quality Pounamu pieces were tumbled smooth to bring out their natural glow—rich green tones and golden flower-like patterning that speak to the living beauty of the stone. Their form and origin hold meaning beyond appearance, carrying the strength and protection of the niho shape and the deep connection that Pounamu brings.
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 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.
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.
