Deep green Kawa Kawa Pounamu toki, with koru in the negative space.
This is a design for a father that has a wonderful wahine to support him. So wonderful she wanted special and unique toki for him. This piece has him and his whanau carved into it in the form of koru.
I am on a bit of a mission to develop my toki designs at the moment. I love the shape of the old tokis that were used for practical work by pre european Maori. I try to incorporate as much of this design as I can in my Hei Toki pendants. The important part of…
This 75mm Marsden Flower Jade Toki is a special piece, carrying deep meaning and connection. The stone features stunning yellow-gold flower patterns on a rich green Kawakawa base, making it visually striking. Thin and translucent, it allows light to shine through, highlighting its unique beauty. This Toki was commissioned by a father for his son….
The phrase “Te Ngākau Kaha” speaks of the strength/kaha that resides within the heart and spirit. It’s a fitting title for this pendant, inspired by the toki I recently carved from a remarkable piece of inanga pipiwharauroa pounamu. Inanga pounamu, with its gentle green hues, evokes tranquility. Yet, it holds a hidden beauty – the…
Carved from captivating kawakawa pounamu (greenstone), this pounamu pikorua is more than a beautiful taonga (treasure). It’s a symbol steeped in Maori cultural tradition, whispering stories of connection, unity, and enduring bonds. The very material of this pikorua, kawakawa pounamu, holds significance. Prized for its deep green hues and often featuring inclusions of white or…
