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Toki and Pikorua Set
Gorgeous set of deep kawakawa pounamu. Toki and Pikorua. Here are some shots of the process. The finished set.
Contemporary | Hei Toki | Koru | Sets
Turangawaewae
Pounamu is a connector, it connects us with the things in our lives that we value, often they are people or places. It can connect us with our Turangawaewae, our place that we connect most strongly with, our place to stand. This set does both. Koru represent significant people in their life, the two pendants…
Whānau Toki – Kawakawa Pounamu
I recently completed this meaningful commission for a father whose whānau wanted to gift him a taonga that symbolises his role within their family. The piece is a 6cm Toki carved from rich green Kawakawa Pounamu, sourced from the South Island of New Zealand. Kawakawa Pounamu is prized for its deep, even green hues with…
Contemporary | Hei Toki | Sets
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…
Raukaraka Wide Toki
This is a gorgeous 6cm example of some unique colours of the pounamu we find in Aotearoa. Raukaraka pounamu has greens mixed with oranges and yellows, to give it a very distinctive look. The Hei Toki is a traditional Maori symbol that represents strength, courage, and determination. The toki, or adze, was traditionally used by…
Inanga Toki
This exquisite 5 cm toki pendant, crafted from inanga pounamu, captures the essence of whitebait swimming up the awa (river) in their annual migration. The toki’s classic colouring, with its subtle variations in silver and grey, perfectly mimics the appearance of whitebait as they navigate the freshwater currents. The toki’s smooth, polished surface reflects the…