Toki 5cm with Koru
This toki was made for a sons graduation. A reminder of the achievement he has accomplished and the respect he has earned.
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Large Notched Toki
Notches can be used to represent many things such as, people, whanau members, ideals, values, or experiences. For this toki the notches are for special whanau members for the wearer. Seeing some of the process from the rough piece of pounamu through to the finished taonga is priceless, if it is not recorded as it…
Father and Sons Set
Such a cool thing to have to connect a father with this two sons. Pounamu from the same source shaped into a pendant each. Two Hei Matau for the sons and a large Toki for the father. This pounamu is from South Westland. Being able to see some of the process from what this pounamu…
Toki Rangatira
I am proud of this toki, it is unique, has a meaningful kaupapa, and it will be highly valued. This is a stunning piece of Marsden Flower Jade, with the characteristic deep greens and the orange ‘flower’ at the end. The rough that was decided to be left on give a hint of what this…
Recurved Toki Whetu
This is an ataahua pounamu with a kaupapa to match. The number seven/whetu is significant to the wearer for many reasons. There are seven notches in the edge, 3 on one side and 4 on the other. This was commissioned just after the 7 week of level 4 lock down during the covid 19 measures…
Breastplate – Mana, Pride, Motherhood
This was made for a man to give to his woman to commemorate their wedding. The three korus are to represent three significant attributes and strengths. They are Mana, Pride, and Motherhood. It is made from Marsden Flower Jade, or Putiputi. The yellow and gold coloring is where the ‘flower’ part of the name comes…
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu
This beautiful pounamu toki was a recent commission piece I completed here at Campbell Carving. Measuring just 5cm in height, it’s a captivating blend of delicacy and strength. The pounamu itself is a stunning piece of kawakawa pounamu, sourced from the Arahura River on the South Island of New Zealand. Kawakawa pounamu is renowned for…