Toki me Koru
This pounamu is a cool combination of a toki and a koru
It is made from gorgeous marsden flower jade – putiputi. The bottom edge of the toki hints at some colour and the back shows the full spectrum of the flower jade.
Classic toki is a wonderful shape, and adding the koru in really sets it off.
This was an amazing set for a special person. The koru in this piece each represent members of the family, with the parents above looking over and protecting the children. The koru shape comes from unfurling fern fronds that are found all over the wilderness in the bush in Aotearoa. They represent, life, new beginnings,…
This is a toki I made for a first nations brother in America. He connected with me online, shared some stories and made a good trade. This pounamu is fantastic in simple forms that show off the colors. Deep green through to firey oranges, makes this a stand out piece. It is always cool to…
This pounamu toki, which I’ve named Kia Maia (“be brave”), is so much more than a beautiful piece of jewelry. It’s a symbol of everything about the recipient – strength, resilience, and a heart filled with warmth. The toki itself, a traditional Maori treasure, represents the courage and determination that I know guides our spirits….
This toki was made for a sons graduation. A reminder of the achievement he has accomplished and the respect he has earned.
I love this set of pieces made for 4 siblings, 1 boy and 3 girls. What I really like about this set is it is part of a larger family set all from the same stone. These two pieces, the toki, and the larger drop are pieces I made for the parents. Having pounamu pendants…