Toki and Pikorua Set

Kia ora, friends. Sometimes you need to create something just because your hands itch to do so, you know? That’s how I felt the other day. I found myself with a beautiful piece of kawakawa pounamu, and all of a sudden, I could see its true shape waiting to come out. This toki (adze) design…

The Toki pendant, named ‘Awa Atua’, draws its inspiration from the divine rivers that carve through Aotearoa, shaping the land with their relentless flow and nurturing spirit. This name, translating to ‘divine river’, beautifully encapsulates the essence of this piece—the continuous journey of life and the spiritual connection we share with nature. This Toki is…

This is a gorgeous 6cm example of some unique colours of the pounamu we find in Aotearoa. Raukaraka pounamu has greens mixed with oranges and yellows, to give it a very distinctive look. The Hei Toki is a traditional Maori symbol that represents strength, courage, and determination. The toki, or adze, was traditionally used by…

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…

This name draws from the Māori word hā, meaning breath or essence. It symbolises life force, grounded presence, and the deep connection to the natural world that surrounds and sustains us. This Toki is 75mm long, carved from a striking bright green Pounamu with a beautiful translucency and subtle patterning that glows in natural light….