Toki and Pikorua Set

I recently carved this 75mm hei toki from a deep, rich green piece of pounamu. When you turn it in the light, fiery burnt orange and red tones shine through the stone, much like the colours found in tōtōweka within a kawakawa base. The contrast gives the toki a real sense of energy and life….

I recently carved a special piece of Pounamu for a colleague at my kura who has stepped into a significant leadership position. His dedication, guidance, and coordination in the work we’ve shared has been outstanding. I wanted to acknowledge his efforts in a meaningful way, so I created a taonga that symbolises the weight of…