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Sibling Set
This a beautiful set that was made for some very good friends of mine. They have a very lucky young boy and girl that will now have this pair of taonga pounamu to wear and connect them.
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Koru Sculptures
This is my second session making a Koru. Koru and spirals are some of the most loved symbols of our artistic vocabulary. They’re found in the art of many cultures around the world and each of these cultures understands their significance and meaning differently. I really like the balance and colours in this one. It…
Whetu – Star
A small gift I made for someone close to me. Stars are important to her.
Tū Kotahi | Standing Together
The phrase “Tū Kotahi” in Māori means “standing together as one”. It’s the perfect name for the special set of toki I recently had the privilege to carve for a father and son in France. The toki is a traditional Māori taonga (treasure) pendant, shaped like an adze, a woodworking tool important in our culture….
Grandads Toki
My Grandfather passed away earlier this year. He was almost 80 years old, his lungs started to fail him and he couldn’t keep his body running any more. He was a much loved member of our family and there is still a huge gap he has left behind. I made these pieces because of him….
Classic Toki – 5cm
This is a classic style toki, simple and clean.