This is a toki I made for a first nations brother in America. He connected with me online, shared some stories and made a good trade.
This pounamu is fantastic in simple forms that show off the colors. Deep green through to firey oranges, makes this a stand out piece.
It is always cool to see the process from the beginning to the end. This was done with a no hole lashing, to keep the pounamu as intact as possible.
This toki is made to resemble a modern day wood chisel. An ideal pendant for someone that works with their hands, as well representing leadership, courage, and strength.
As a lover of pounamu (New Zealand greenstone), it is always an exhilarating experience to bring a new piece to life. This toki with its light green hue intertwined with unique orange flecks, is a visual representation of the rich and diverse landscapes that New Zealand has to offer. Made from Raukaraka Pounamu, a variety…
I am pleased to share my latest creation, a piece that embodies resilience, transformation, and the beauty of imperfection. This Inanga Pounamu Toki, measuring 8cm in length, is not just a carving—it’s a story of growth and renewal. I have named this taonga “Whakaora Toki.” The name “Whakaora” is a Māori word meaning “to heal,…
This special toki was carved for young man living in Australia currently! A great gift considering what they are symbolise. The Toki was a originally a tool used by Maori. The pounamu was painstakingly shaped into heavy and robust forms and could be either lashed to a handle or held in the hand. They were…
Beautiful pounamu taonga with a beautiful kaupapa of Aroha.
I recently completed a Toki that stands out for its unique material and appearance. This piece is carved from the rind of a Tangiwai boulder. Over time, the rind of this boulder has undergone oxidation, turning it into a striking white, a rare transformation in Pounamu. Scattered throughout the white surface are dark spots of…