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The Kākā Pōria is a Parrot Leg Ring.Pōria were used historically by Māori to tether Kākā Parrots by the leg.You would simply slip the Parrot's foot through the large hole in the Pōria, and it...

Stirling (Groove-Type). This Hei Tiki has been cast into Stirling Silver from a Whalebone Hei Tiki that I hand-carved. I have then blackened the low-lying spots with Liver of Sulfer, and polished the...

This Taonga is a blend of Customary, and Contemporary. A cast Customary-style Silver Pekapeka sits above a slice of Dinosaur Bone - also known as Agatized Gembone. This particular Dinosaur bone is fro...

The Matau is a fish-hook.Some Matau were functional in form and others, like this one, were designed to be ceremonial / ornamental.The Matau is hands-down my favourite form to carve - the bevels, curv...

The Matau is a fish-hook.Some Matau were functional in form and others, like this one, were designed to be ceremonial / ornamental.The Matau is hands-down my favourite form to carve - the bevels, curv...

The Matau is a fish-hook.Some Matau were functional in form and others, like this one, were designed to be ceremonial / ornamental.The Matau is hands-down my favourite form to carve - the bevels, curv...

These Taonga are called 'Kapeu' - These are very old forms - even pre-dating European Contact in Aotearoa, NZ.The Kapeu is a great gift for any Mother, Mother-to-be, or even anyone in a symbolically M...

Pounamu Earrings - utilizing a cored piece of South Westland Pounamu.The circle form is simple, yet effective - and has been thinned nicely to let a great deal of light through, capturing the transluc...

Pounamu Earrings - utilizing a cored piece of South Westland Pounamu.The circle form is simple, yet effective - and has been thinned nicely to let a great deal of light through, capturing the transluc...

The Matau is a fish-hook.Some Matau were functional in form and others, like this one, were designed to be ceremonial / ornamental.The Matau is hands-down my favourite form to carve - the bevels, curv...

The Matau is a fish-hook.Some Matau were functional in form and others, like this one, were designed to be ceremonial / ornamental.The Matau is hands-down my favourite form to carve - the bevels, curv...

The Matau is a fish-hook.Some Matau were functional in form and others, like this one, were designed to be ceremonial / ornamental.The Matau is hands-down my favourite form to carve - the bevels, curv...

This Taonga is a display of the Whakairo pattern 'Pūngāwerewere'. This pattern is symbolic of a Spider's Web, and is largely associated with the Rongowhakaata Tribe, from the East Coast of Aotearoa...

This Taonga is a Whakakai Piko - a traditional style Cloakpin.A small piece, but with rich history. This is a form that dates back to pre-European contact in Aotearoa, NZ.The form of a Whakakai Piko i...

This piece of Pounamu / Jade has been crafted into a Scallop Shell.As Māori, we have a very strong connection to the Moana / Ocean. This Taonga was a welcomed break away from the more traditional Tao...

This piece of Pounamu / Jade has been crafted into a Scallop Shell.As Māori, we have a very strong connection to the Moana / Ocean. This Taonga was a welcomed break away from the more traditional Tao...

This Taonga is a display of the Whakairo pattern 'Pūngāwerewere'. This pattern is symbolic of a Spider's Web, and is largely associated with the Rongowhakaata Tribe, from the East Coast of Aotearoa...

This Taonga is a display of the Whakairo pattern 'Pūngāwerewere'. This pattern is symbolic of a Spider's Web, and is largely associated with the Rongowhakaata Tribe, from the East Coast of Aotearoa...

This Taonga is a Whakakai Piko - a traditional style Cloakpin.Our traditional Māori pieces carry with them, a rich history. This is a form that dates back to pre-European contact in Aotearoa, NZ. The...

The Matau is a fish-hook.Some Matau were functional in form and others, like this one, were designed to be ceremonial / ornamental.The Matau is hands-down my favourite form to carve - the bevels, curv...

This Taonga is based on the form of a 'Manaia'. Manaia are historically understood as Kaitiaki / Guardians - and can be carved in a number of different forms, including (but not limited to) Bugs, Bird...

This Taonga is a Customary-style Pekapeka. As you can see in the photos attached, this piece is based on a historical piece, found in the collections of Aotearoa/NZ's National Museum - Te Papa.Pekapek...

This Taonga is a blend of Customary, and Contemporary. A cast Customary-style Silver Pekapeka sits atop a Pounamu Roimata.Pekapeka is the Māori word for 'Bat' - fun fact, the 2x species of Bat that e...

This Taonga is a blend of Customary, and Contemporary. A cast Customary-style Silver Pekapeka sits atop a Pounamu Roimata.Pekapeka is the Māori word for 'Bat' - fun fact, the 2x species of Bat that e...