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Te Ngākau Kaha
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…
Nga Tamariki
This is a set made for the 5 children. 3 kohine and 2 tama. The three roimata are for the kohine/girls, and the two toki are for the tama/boys, who are actually twins. What I didn’t know when I started this set was that the twins had not been born yet! Originally these were going…
Kaitiaki: A Toki Carved from Rare Beauty and Protective Spirit
Marsden flower jade, also known as putiputi pounamu, is a treasure. Its swirling greens and vibrant flashes of orange evoke the beauty and vitality of the New Zealand bush. It’s a rare and precious type of pounamu, making it even more special to work with. This toki, measuring 7cm long, showcases the full spectrum of…
Taku Whanau
This set is for a husband and wife. It is to connect them with each other and with their three children. They are carved from the same slice of pounamu. They lay side by side, literally connected, for a very long time until they were separated for this set. The three spiraling korus on each…
Aho Rua | Two Strands
This set of Hei Toki, named Aho Rua, symbolises the unbreakable bond between grandfather and grandson. The name translates to ‘Two Strands’, representing the intertwined journey of both individuals—distinct yet always connected, like the woven fibres of a strong cord. Each piece was carved from the same block of Pounamu from the Nelson/Whakatū area, reinforcing…
Tākiri Pounamu Toki
This 50mm Toki is carved from Tākiri Pounamu, a remarkable type of stone sourced from Douglas Creek. The name “Tākiri” reflects the energy of awakening, new beginnings, and the spark of transformation, all of which are deeply tied to the origins and meaning of this Pounamu. The swirling patterns of green within the stone are…