Toki Aroha
Beautiful pounamu taonga with a beautiful kaupapa of Aroha.
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Toki Māramatanga
This piece is named Toki Māramatanga, meaning “clarity” or “enlightenment.” It began as a beach pebble – a raw, beautiful piece of Tangiwai Pounamu, found and brought to me by a customer. The stone had already been shaped by the sea and time, with a strikingly translucent, glassy surface that made it special. The customer…
Toki Pikorua Whanau Set
I is a special commission where I had the honour of working with a block of Pounamu passed down through a family for generations. The client felt it was time to transform this cherished stone into something their whānau could wear and treasure. From this pale green Inanga Pounamu, with its stunning black mineral inclusions,…
Sibling Set
This a beautiful set that was made for some very good friends of mine. They have a very lucky young boy and girl that will now have this pair of taonga pounamu to wear and connect them.
Trio of Traditional Taonga
This set of three taonga was carved as a special commission for a customer who had sourced his own jade from overseas and arranged for it to be sent directly to me. While this jade is not Pounamu, it was still treated with the same respect and intention I give to all taonga I create….
8cm Classic Toki
This toki is done in the classic style. It has a mix of colours from bright green to cloudy greys. The character that the patterning gives it makes a truly eye catching pounamu. The modern Hei Toki, often worn around the neck as a pendant, represents foremost strength, authority, and leadership. It is can also…
Whānau Toki – Kawakawa Pounamu
I recently completed this meaningful commission for a father whose whānau wanted to gift him a taonga that symbolises his role within their family. The piece is a 6cm Toki carved from rich green Kawakawa Pounamu, sourced from the South Island of New Zealand. Kawakawa Pounamu is prized for its deep, even green hues with…
