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Carved from Kahurangi pounamu by Yuki Tanaka, known for his refined form and finish. A one-off large Porowhita Koru, an unfurling koru set within the circle, bright green shifting to paler stone across the face.The Porowhita is read as life's continuous cycle, and the Koru as growth and new beginnin...

Carved from Raukaraka pounamu by Samuel Potter (Ngāti Raukawa), known for his Pikorua. A one-off large Double Pikorua, two strands wound into one unbroken form, the pale green warming to ochre at the crown.The Pikorua is read as the entwined pikopiko fern, and given to mark a lasting bond.Supplied...

Carved from Tangiwai pounamu by Jeremy Walsh (Ngāti Rora, Ngāti Maniapoto). A one-off large Niho, deep olive green running almost to black, with a soft pale streak down the length of the blade.Tangiwai comes from one place, Anita Bay, at the mouth of Milford Sound (Piopiotahi). The Niho takes the...

Carved from Tangiwai pounamu by Lee-Roy Mullings (Ngāti Kahungunu) in our Arrowtown workshop. A one-off large Toki in the traditional adze form, a pale, clouded face set against dark mossy green at the edges, the crown bound in a tan lashing.Tangiwai comes from one place, Anita Bay, at the mouth of...

Carved from Inanga pounamu by Jeremy Walsh (Ngāti Rora, Ngāti Maniapoto). A small Toki in the traditional adze form, soft green with a milky cast, the crown wrapped in a hand-bound black lashing.The Toki is worn as a mark of strength and determination. A piece given to mark a new undertaking.Suppl...

Carved from Kawakawa pounamu by Jeremy Walsh (Ngāti Rora, Ngāti Maniapoto). A one-off XL Toki in the traditional adze form, a pale, clouded face of soft green darkening to deep olive along one edge, with mineral speckling flecked throughout. Carved at full scale, it sits low and heavy on the cord...

Carved from Kawakawa pounamu by Nikki and Peter, a mother and son known for their notch and spiral work. A Koru the spiral set within a circle, deep green edging to pale marbling at the centre.The Koru is read as growth and new beginnings. A piece given to mark a fresh start.Supplied on an adjustabl...

Carved from Kawakawa pounamu by Nikki and Peter, a mother and son known for their notch and spiral work. A medium Pikorua in light olive tones, with darker flecking through the stone.The Pikorua is read as the entwined pikopiko fern, and given to mark a lasting bond.Supplied on an adjustable brown h...

Carved from Kawakawa pounamu by Nikki and Peter, a mother and son known for their notch and spiral work. A Manawa in the heart form, soft olive green shot through with smoky grey and cream banding.The Manawa is read as aroha, and given to someone held close.Supplied on an adjustable brown hand-plait...

Carved from Kawakawa pounamu by Nikki and Peter, a mother and son known for their Toki form and notch work. A small Toki in the traditional adze form, soft green, three drilled rings and notches cut along one edge, the crown wrapped in a hand-bound brown lashing.The Toki is worn as a mark of strengt...

Carved from Hapopo pounamu, this XL Double Pikorua twist winds through soft green and pale cream, with darker flecking scattered through the stone.The double Pikorua twist signifies unity and strength, unbreakable bonds, friendship, whānau and aroha.Finished on an adjustable tan cord and presented...

Carved from Kawakawa pounamu, this medium Double Pikorua twist is worked in deep forest green, the stone polished to a soft sheen that darkens through the curve.The double Pikorua twist carries the same meaning as the single twist, unity and strength.Finished on an adjustable black cord and presente...

A greenstone Hei Matau, its hook curling inward to a clean koru at the centre beneath a raised crest, the pale cloud running through the stone caught against deeper green. Natural variation from piece to piece.The Hei Matau is the stylised fish-hook, worn for protection and prosperity. Finished on a...

A small greenstone Hei Matau, the hook curling inward to a tight spiral within a rounded triangular face. Available in a dark or a light colour, with natural variation from piece to piece.The Hei Matau is the stylised fish hook, worn for protection and prosperity. Finished on an adjustable black cor...

A small greenstone Hei Matau, the hook rolling inward to a tight closed spiral with a raised barb on the outer curve. Available in a dark or a light colour, with natural variation from piece to piece.The Hei Matau is the stylised fish hook, worn for protection and prosperity. Finished on an adjustab...

A small greenstone Hei Matau, slender and upright, its hook curling in at the top with a notch cut into the outer edge below. Available in a dark or a light colour, with natural variation from piece to piece.The Hei Matau is the stylised fish hook, worn for protection and prosperity. Finished on an...

A small greenstone Hei Matau with a long open hook and a barbed tip, the shank tapering to a point at the base. Available in a dark or a light colour, with natural variation from piece to piece.The Hei Matau is the stylised fish hook, worn for protection and prosperity. Finished on an adjustable bla...

A small greenstone Hei Matau, the hook opening into a wide flat spiral with the tip sweeping back past the centre, with natural variation in colour from piece to piece.The Hei Matau is the stylised fish-hook, worn for protection and prosperity. Finished on an adjustable black cord with a sliding bea...

A greenstone Porowhita, a smooth disc opening to a circle at its centre, with natural variation in colour and pattern from piece to piece.The Porowhita takes the circle form and is worn for life's continuous cycle, a lifelong journey of self-discovery and renewal. Finished on an adjustable brown cor...

Carved from pounamu, this one-off medium Toki is a long, slender adze in rich green, clouded with smoky dark tones near the top. Three drilled holes run down one side, each paired with a carved notch along the edge.The Toki is worn for strength, determination and courage. Its notches traditionally r...

Hand-carved from Inanga pounamu, this one-off extra-small Toki pendant takes the traditional adze form, its blade flaring gently to a softly curved edge. Pale sea-green tones are swept with creamy veining and faint natural markings, giving this small piece a quiet, luminous character.The Toki is wor...

Hand-carved from Kawakawa pounamu, this one-off extra-small Toki is deep forest green, with three drilled holes and carved notches running down one side.The Toki is worn for strength, determination and courage. Its notches traditionally represent whakapapa, and today may also stand for whānau or lo...

Carved from Kahurangi pounamu by Ironpan, a mother-and-son carving duo based on the West Coast. A one-off size small Toki, its light green tones softened by milky clouding through the stone.The Toki takes the form of the traditional adze, worn as a mark of strength, determination and courage, carryi...

Carved from Hapopo pounamu by Ironpan, a mother-and-son carving duo based on the West Coast. A one-off size small Kōuma breastplate that stands out with its marbled green tones and white flecks.The Kōuma breastplate is worn over the chest for protection and wellbeing, a powerful symbol of both phy...