Toki Tokelau
This toki has the sail symbol from the Tokelau flag. It is a taonga to connect the owner with where they are from as well as with where they are now.
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Te Hononga Pūmau
This pair of Pounamu pendants, named Te Hononga Pūmau, is a tribute to family and shared paths. They’re each 7cm, a toki for strength, a roimata for comfort, carved from the same stone. This isn’t just about wearing art. It’s about carrying a piece of a collective soul, bound by three curved lines that tell…
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Carving Pounamu, Jade, Greenstone from New Zealand
This is the piece that I decided to start with. It is a piece of Flower Jade from Marsden. I have made 3 pieces from this so far and am still… working on one more. The first piece was a bit of a trial just to see what shaping the stone would be like. I…
Samoan Turtle Toki
This was a pendant that was made to bring two cultures together. Just as we are often born from two or more cultures, this toki represents this blending on ways of life. The toki is a symbol of leadership, authority, and mana from the maori world. The turtle is a symbol of f wisdom, endurance,…
Tātai Hono
Deep within the waters of the Arahura River, a gemstone emerges to tell a tale of unity and lineage. Named “Tātai Hono,” which translates to ‘linking lineage’ or ‘connecting lineage,’ this set of twin toki is a testament to the extraordinary bond of two brothers. Sharing the same birthday, albeit three years apart, their connection…
Toki Rangatira
I am proud of this toki, it is unique, has a meaningful kaupapa, and it will be highly valued. This is a stunning piece of Marsden Flower Jade, with the characteristic deep greens and the orange ‘flower’ at the end. The rough that was decided to be left on give a hint of what this…