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Paraoa Rei Niho - Whale Tooth Pendant
¥172,600 ¥230,100
Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei niho, carved from pounamu, maintain the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Whale Bone Hei Tiki - Whale Bone Tiki Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human, worn by Māori they are a prestigious gift. Hei tiki are a remembrance of Tupuna (ancestors)...
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Kowhaiwhai Rei Niho - Carved Whale Tooth Pendant
¥206,200
Rei Puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei Niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Pounamu Ipu Kohatu - New Zealand Bowl
¥134,400
This piece measures 13 x 12 cm and features a beautiful high gloss polish. Pounamu Ipu Kohatu is crafted for versatile use as both a...
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Paraoa Pouwhenua - Whale Rib Bone Sculpture
¥276,100 ¥368,200
This Paraoa Pouwhenua - Whale Rib Bone Sculpture measures 20 x 4.5 and was hand carved by Alex Sands. It sits on a brass frame...
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Raukaraka Porohita - Pounamu Disc Sculpture
¥191,000
ThisRaukaraka Porohita Sculpture - Pounamu Porohita measures 10.3 cm in diametre and sits on a native timber and brass base. It was carved by Alex...
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Pounamu Nguru - Nose Flute
¥264,600
Nguru are flutes carved in the natural shape of the whale tooth. They are commonly played by mouth or using the nostrils to produce haunting...
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Large Pounamu Hei Toki - NZ Kahurangi Adze Pendant
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In the ancient Māori world, the Toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...
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Inanga Hei Toki - Pounamu Adze Pendant
¥66,300
In the ancient Māori world, the Toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...
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Taiaha Upoko Aero Oka - Maori Head and Tongue Dagger Pendant
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The Taiaha is a traditional weapon of the Maori of New Zealand and a chiefs weapon of authority. This pendant features the 'upoko‘ (head) which...
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Tangiwai Roimata - Drop Pendant
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Roimata in the form of teardrops, are a Tohu (sign) of our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. They remind us of...
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Flower Jade Rei Niho - Pounamu Whale Tooth Pendant
¥35,500
Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Walrus Tusk Rei Niho - Whale Tooth Pendant
¥92,100
Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Aotea Porohita - New Zealand Disc Pendant
¥14,800
Porohita are the circles that represents the completion of cycles and are often seen in the sky through the celestial bodies, tama-nui-te-rā and Hina-te-Marama, the...
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Raukaraka Pounamu Kapeu Pendant
¥60,800
Kapeu can be further decorated with feathers to enhance their appearance. These taonga were a sign of status, leadership and authority. Historically, Kapeuwere originally traditional...
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Kahurangi Pounamu Silver Oval Earrings
¥63,600
Mau Taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau Taringa are gifts for those we care for and when worn,...
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XL Inanga Hei Toki - Jade Adze Pendant
¥197,900
In the ancient Māori world, the Toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...
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Inanga Rei Niho - NZ Greenstone Whale Tooth Pendant
¥95,800
Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Moa Bone Rei Niho - New Zealand Tooth Pendant with Whakapapa Notches
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Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei niho, carved from pounamu, maintain the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant
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Whakaruruhau are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership. They are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty with the Te...
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Moa Hunter Period - Shell Rei Niho Neck Ornament
¥423,400
The Archaic or Moa Hunter period is when the Polynesians made first contact with the moa, around 700 to 800 years ago. Moa Hunter people...
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Aotea Rei Niho - Moa Hunter Period Neck Ornament
¥515,400
The Archaic or Moa Hunter period is when the Polynesians made first contact with the moa, around 700 to 800 years ago. Moa Hunter people...
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Hawaiian Lei Niho Palaoa
¥230,100
The Lei Niho Palaoa is a Hawaiian neck ornament traditionally worn by ali’i (chiefs) of both sexes. It was traditionally crafted from braided human hair and ivory teeth...
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Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant
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Whakaruruhau are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership. They are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty with the Te...
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XL Tangiwai Kapeu Pendant
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This Kapeu pendant is made from pounamu and bound by a black adjustable wax hand-plaited adjustable wax cord. It measures 19 x 2 cm and was...
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Raukaraka Porohita Rei Niho Statement Necklace
¥598,300
A modern take on the traditional Moa Hunter period statement necklace. This beautiful work of art is crafted with stunning Raukaraka New Zealand pounamu and features...
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Kahurangi Hei Matau - Hook Pendant
¥41,000
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Gold Inanga Pounamu Marquee Ring
¥145,500
Set in 9 karat Gold, this gorgeous Gold Inanga Pounamu Marquee Ring captures the beauty of gem quality Inanga New Zealand Jade. Handcrafted in our studio,...
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Niho Mau Taringa - Seal Tooth Earrings
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Mau Taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau Taringa are gifts for those we care for and when worn,...
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White Flower Inanga Toki Adze - Organic Cut Pendant
¥73,200
In the ancient Māori world, the Toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...
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Seal Tooth Rei Niho - Carved Tooth Pendant
¥56,000 ¥74,600
Rei Puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei Niho, carved from seal teeth, maintains the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Silver Capped Whale Bone Mau Taringa - Drop Earrings
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Mau Taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau Taringa are gifts for those we care for and when worn,...
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Aotea Porohita - New Zealand Disc Pendant
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Porohita are the circles that represents the completion of cycles and are often seen in the sky through the celestial bodies, tama-nui-te-rā and Hina-te-Marama, the...
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Moa Bone Hei Tiki
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human, worn by Māori they are a prestigious gift. Hei tiki are a remembrance of Tupuna (ancestors)...
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Black Maire Wahaika - Maori Weapon
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Wahaika were commonly used prior to European settlement and made from either whale bone or wood. The name means mouth of a fish, because of...
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Rei Niho - Moa Hunter Period
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The Archaic or Moa Hunter period is when the Polynesians made first contact with the moa, around 700 to 800 years ago. Moa Hunter people...
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Moa Hunter Period - Deer Antler Rei Niho
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The Archaic or Moa Hunter period is when the Polynesians made first contact with the moa, around 700 to 800 years ago. Moa Hunter people...
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Inanga Ngutu Huia Mau Taringa - Sterling Silver Huia Beak Pounamu Earrings
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Huia were symbols of status, mana and beauty. These rare birds, sought after by Maori, were used for chiefly adornments. Both their feathers and their...
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Tangiwai Hei Toki - Pounamu Adze
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In the ancient Māori world, the Toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...
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Large Pounamu Kapeu Pendant
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Kapeu pendant made from greenstone and bound by a black adjustable wax cord. Kapeu were historically worn as traditional earrings by both genders and indicate...
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Pounamu Toki Sculptural Adze with Paua Eye Detail
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This Sculptural Toki will come mounted on brass and set upon a native timber base. This exquisite piece spans 17 x 7.5 cm and is adorned...
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Mammoth Tusk Hei Tiki
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Hei Tiki represent the form of the first human, worn by Māori they are a prestigious gift. Hei tiki are a remembrance of Tupuna (ancestors)...
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Bone Koru Heru - Traditional Maori Hair Comb
¥29,000
Traditional Maori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of...
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Bone Hei Matau Heru - Traditional Māori Hair Comb
¥25,800
Traditional Māori Heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of mana and...
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Hei Tiki Paraoa - Whale Bone Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human, worn by Māori they are a prestigious gift. Hei tiki are a remembrance of Tupuna (ancestors)...
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Paraoa Heru - Traditional Whale Bone Maori Hair Comb
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Traditional Maori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of...
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Inanga Waihaka - New Zealand Jade War Club
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This double sided Waihaka - NZ War Club features kōwhaiwhai patterns and is bound with a muka coloured braided wrist tau (cord). It sits on native timber base...
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Kotiate Parāoa - New Zealand Whalebone Striking Club
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This double sided Kotiate Parāoa - New Zealand Whalebone Striking Club features kōwhaiwhai patterns at it’s core and is bound with a wax muka (tan) coloured...
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