Toki and Roimata Set
This set was created for a couple that are moving away.
Made from the same piece of pounamu, it will always connect them to each other. As well as connect them with the place and people they have left.
In the heart of Aotearoa, amidst the lush landscapes of Te Wai Pounamu – the South Island, a remarkable stone whispers the stories of the land. Pounamu, New Zealand’s treasured greenstone, has found its form in a stunning set of niho (tooth) pendants, carved by the hands of Campbell from Campbell Carving. Each piece, hailing…
This set is part of a much larger project. My wife Roz has created her first book, a childrens book called Sand in my toes salt in my nose. It is about a classic kiwi beach holiday. As a part of the project I have created a set of pounamu representing core elements of each…
This is a gorgeous example of a simple traditional style toki, based on actual toki that were used when stone tools were the best on offer in Aotearoa. This is made from Kawakawa pounamu from the Kaniere stream area. It revealed a cool lightning like feature as it was polished.
This 5cm toki whao features a hidden hole design for the neck cord, crafted from Pounamu sourced from the sacred Arahura River. The dimensions of the toki whao have been carefully considered, resulting in a balanced and visually striking piece. This toki whao is not only a visually stunning work of art but also holds…
This set is full of significance and meaning for the whanau that will be wearing it. It represents their connection to one another and the significant journey and time in their life that are currently in. The big toki is for the father who I worked with to design this set for his whanau. The…