Previous works of art: Taonga out in the world
Mere Kawakawa Inanga - Greenstone Short Club
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Only ever made from pounamu, the mere is a symmetrical teardrop in form. Simple in form but a deadly weapon in the hands of an...
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Mau Taringa Faded Kawakawa - Pounamu Earrings
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Mau taringa are earrings carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau taringa are gifts for those we care for and, when worn, remind the...
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Hei Toki Kawakawa - Greenstone Adze Pendant
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With expertise and power the carver wields the adze. Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning. The...
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Rei Puta Kawakawa - Greenstone Tooth Pendant
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Often considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales whakapapa to Māori and are highly regarded tūpuna (ancestors) symbolising abundance and strength. Rei puta symbolise this connection, with...
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Hei Toki Pikorua Matau Inanga - Greenstone Twist Fishhook Adze Pendant
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With expertise and power the carver wields the adze. Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning. The...
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Hei Toki Kawakawa - Greenstone Adze Pendant
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With expertise and power the carver wields the adze. Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning. The...
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Kōuma Kawakawa - Greenstone Breastplate Pendant
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Kōuma are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership, whilst evoking the physical. Evolving from personal body armour, they are a taonga of...
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Manu Kawakawa - Greenstone Bird Pendant
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Manu (bird) pendants are contemporary representations of the native birds of Aotearoa. Manu are suitable to be gifted to skilled singers, kaikorero (orators) or kaikaranga,...
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Roimata Kawakawa - Greenstone Teardrop Pendant
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The roimata embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn...
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Hei Matau Kawakawa - Greenstone Fishhook Pendant
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The treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required our tūpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners. The lines and curves of...
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Hei Matau Kawakawa - Greenstone Fishhook Pendant
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The treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required our tūpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners. The lines and curves of...
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Kapeu Kawakawa - Greenstone Kapeu Pendant
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Originally worn as a pair of earrings denoting status within the iwi (tribe), the simple and elegant kapeu form has since become sought after as...
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Kākā Pōria Kawakawa - Greenstone Bird Tether Pendant
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Kākā pōria were originally leg rings used on captive birds kept as prized possessions, kept for their song and to attract other kākā (native parrots)...
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Koru Kawakawa - Greenstone Spiral Pendant
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Koru, the quintessential Māori pattern, represents growth, transformation, potential, and peace. Taken from the fern frond found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, koru represent the...
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Hei Toki Kawakawa - Greenstone Adze Pendant
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With expertise and power the carver wields the adze. Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning. The...
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Roimata Kawakawa - Greenstone Teardrop Pendant
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The roimata embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn...
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Hei Tiki Kawakawa - Greenstone Tiki Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a connection to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world...
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Wahaika Kawakawa - Greenstone Club
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Wahaika, meaning the mouth of a fish, were close-combat weapons used to bait and engage a foe in close combat. The notched edge of the...
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Hei Tiki Kawakawa - Greenstone Tiki Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a connection to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world...
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Wheku Kawakawa - Pounamu Mask Pendant
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This taonga was hand-carved by Yuki Tanaka from kawakawa pounamu and measures 55 x 49mm.
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Matau Kawakawa - Notched Pounamu Hook Pendant
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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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Kawakawa Mau Taringa - Silver-capped Pounamu 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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Pikorua Kawakawa - Twist Pendant
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The twisting pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement, we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
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Mau Taringa Tangiwai - Pounamu 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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Pikorua Kawakawa Inanga - Twist Pendant
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The twisting pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement, we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
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Pikorua Kawakawa - Pounamu Twist Pendant
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The twisting pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement, we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
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Pikorua Kawakawa Inanga - Pounamu Twist Pendant
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The twisting pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement, we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
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Hei Tiki Kawakawa - Pounamu Tiki Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a connection to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world...
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Kotiate Kawakawa - Double Bladed Short Club
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A kotiate is a short, thrusting weapon designed for close combat. The name "kotiate" means "to cut" or "sever," and it's believed the weapon's shape...
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Kawakawa Manawa - Pounamu Heart Pendant
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Through timeless depiction of the heart we are able to experience the mana of the pounamu and the exchange between European design and the indigenous...
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Hei Tiki Kawakawa - Pounamu Tiki Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a connection to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world...
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Kawakawa Rei Niho - Pounamu Whale Tooth Pendant
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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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Kawakawa Pikorua - Pounamu Double Twist Pendant
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The Twisting Pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement, we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
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Kawakawa Koru - Pounamu Spiral Pendant
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Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, Koru represents the growth, the...
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Kawakawa Tohora - Pounamu Whale Tail Pendant
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A Whale tail is the symbol of the Tohorā (whale).Tohorā are the kaitiaki (guardians) of the realm of Tangaroa (God of the Ocean). In the...
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Gold Capped Kawakawa Toki - Pounamu Adze Pendant
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Polished Kawakawa hei toki - adze set by John Mayo in a solid 9ct gold setting, suspended by a gold plated sterling silver chain. In...
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Hei Tiki Inanga/Kawakawa - Greenstone Tiki Pendants
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a connection to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world...
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Kawakawa Pikorua - Pounamu Double Twist Pendant
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The Twisting Pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement, we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
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Kawakawa Hei Toki - Pounamu 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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Pikorua Kawakawa with Kōkopu Inclusions - Pounamu Double Twist Pendant
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The twisting pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement, we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
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Kawakawa Porohita - New Zealand Disc Pendant
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This beautiful Kawakawa Porohita - New Zealand Disc Pendant features stunning swirls of green hues and specks of silver pyrite. It is hung by a tan...
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Kawakawa 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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Kawakawa Pito Blade
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Pito Blades are ceremonial knives fashioned to cut old ties and welcome new life into this world. Traditionally they were tools used by Tapuhi (midwives)...
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Kawakawa 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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Kawakawa Hei Toki - Pounamu Adze | Raymond Stokes
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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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Kawakawa Mau Taringa - Greenstone 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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Hei Tiki Kawakawa - Richard Anderson
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a connection to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world...
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Kawakawa Hei Matau - Pounamu Hook
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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 good...
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