Tapatoru Whanau, Triangle and Family
This piece is a nice way to connect a mother with her whanau.
The koru in the middle represent the members of her whanau and come together in a manawa or heart shape for the aroha between these people.
This piece is a nice way to connect a mother with her whanau.
The koru in the middle represent the members of her whanau and come together in a manawa or heart shape for the aroha between these people.
This is a pounamu that is part of a larger set. The set was made for a childrens book that my wife created. There is one pounamu for each page of the book. The main page for this is called Sand in my toes salt in my nose and you can see all the artwork and pounamu…
This piece was made as a replica to replace a lost pounamu. It was a special one that came from her father so she really wanted a new one.
This set was designed for the women of this whanau. Across three generations. One for the grandmother, two for the daughter and sister in law, and two for the tamariki. The long kuru with the black lashing is for the Grandmother. The carving on the front is to represent her daughter and granddaughter and the…
This is a set made for a couple that are both having a 21st this year. Two pendants that are connected by the shared designs and meaning that they hold. The design represent them and their child. Simple, effective and meaningful.
This handcrafted bracelet showcases the beauty and variety of New Zealand’s Pounamu. I’ve selected three distinct types of Pounamu to highlight their unique colors and contrasts. The beads are all handmade, with each one a different variety of Pounamu: These three stones are strung on a 4-braid cord that I’ve crafted by hand, ensuring strength…