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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…
Nga Tui
This is my second set of these Tui. Great examples of pounamu pendants. I love the way they nestle into each other when back to back.
Pounamu Pipe
This was a challenging commission. To make a pounamu pipe for a Grandfather. It is made from Pounamu found in the Kaniere stream area in the hills behind Hokitika. [kad_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNMJa0nTLCU” ] It started with the idea in clay. With four korus to represent members of his family. Seeing what a pounamu carving starts as,…
Angular Roimata
This is a collaboration with a customer to create a Roimata with a masculine wairua. The meaning of the Roimata is comfort, healing, and positive energy. As this is intended for someone where these things are appropriate. The Pounamu is from the Kaniere area, and as you can see is a striking layered pattern. It…
Kete ō Taonga
There was so much depth and mana to this piece before I even got involved, it was a real privilege to be the one to influence and carve this design. Kath was given this piece of pounamu by friends of hers as a symbol of her connection to Aotearoa, so already this piece held significance…
Kahurangi Pounamu Crescent Moon
This delicate crescent moon pendant is carved from gem-grade Kahurangi Pounamu, known for its stunning clarity and vivid, bright green hues. Measuring 30mm high, this piece is small yet captivating, allowing the natural translucence of the stone to shine through. Kahurangi Pounamu is one of the rarest and most sought-after types of Pounamu, prized for…