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serpentine Māhina Chest plateThis Serpentine Māhina Chest Plate is a taonga that represents balance, renewal, and a deep connection to te taiao. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith , it draws inspiration from Te Marama (the Moon), whose ever-changing phases remind us of life...

Black Hokitika Serpentine Medium Toki (Adze)This Black Hokitika Serpentine Toki is a taonga of strength, leadership, resilience, and purpose. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith , it honours the tradition of the toki (adze), a symbol of determination, achievement, and the abil...

Hapopo Serpentine Straight Curved Toki (Adze)This Hapopo Serpentine Straight Curved Toki is a taonga representing strength, leadership, resilience, and connection. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith , it honours the tradition of the toki (adze), a symbol of determination, ach...

Serpentine Pounamu Rakaunui / Porowhita (Circle)This Serpentine Pounamu Rakaunui / Porowhita is a taonga honouring Te Marama (the Moon) and the ever-changing cycles of life. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith , this piece represents renewal, growth, reflection, balance, and t...

Hapopo Pounamu Double-Curved Toki (Adze)This Hapopo Pounamu Double-Curved Toki is a taonga of strength, leadership, resilience, and connection. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith, this piece honours the traditional form of the toki (adze), representing determination, achievem...

Serpentine Straight-Curved Toki (Adze)This Serpentine Straight-Curved Toki is a taonga of strength, leadership, resilience, and connection. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith, this piece honours the traditional form of the toki (adze), representing determination, achievement...

Curved Hapopo Pounamu Toki (Adze)This Curved Dark Hapopo Pounamu Toki is a taonga of strength, leadership, and resilience. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith , it honours the tradition of the toki (adze), a symbol of determination, achievement, and the ability to shape one's...

Hapopo Serpentine Toki (Adze)This Hapopo Serpentine Toki is a taonga of strength, leadership, and resilience. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith , it honours the tradition of the toki (adze), a symbol of determination, achievement, and the ability to shape one's own path. Tra...

Hokitika Black Serpentine Straight Toki (Adze)This Hokitika Black Serpentine Straight Toki is a taonga of strength, leadership, and resilience. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith , it honours the tradition of the toki (adze), a symbol of determination, achievement, and the ab...

Tangiwai Black Serpentine Curved Toki (Adze)This Tangiwai Black Serpentine Curved Toki is a taonga of strength, leadership, and resilience. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith , it honours the tradition of the toki (adze), a symbol of determination, achievement, and the abilit...

Hapopo Pounamu Curved Toki (Adze)This Hapopo Pounamu Curved Toki is a taonga of strength, leadership, and resilience. Hand-carved by 16-year-old Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith , it honours the tradition of the toki (adze), a symbol of determination, achievement, and the ability to shape one's own p...

This handcrafted Niho Taniwha is carved from beautiful Takaka Marble, a stone renowned for its rich history, natural beauty, and deep connection to Te Waipounamu. Each taonga carries its own unique patterns and character, reflecting the ancient whakapapa of the stone and the journey it has taken thr...

This unique half-moon pendant, hand-carved by 15-year-old artist Hemi, draws inspiration from Te Marama (the Moon) and her ever-changing phases. The natural patterns in this stone echo the silhouettes of māhina (moonlight) across the night sky — a taonga (treasure) full of wairua (spiritual essen...

This handcrafted toki (adze) is carved from stunning Aroha stone, named for the deep warmth and affection it carries — a taonga (treasure) that speaks to both strength and connection.Bound by 15-year-old artist Hemi, this piece reflects his dedication to both traditional technique and natural form...

This Niho Taniwha (tooth of the taniwha) pendant is a striking symbol of protection, power, and spiritual guardianship. Carved from deep-toned Aroha stone, this taonga represents strength rooted in compassion — a balance of mana (prestige) and aroha (love).Handcrafted by 15-year-old Māori artist...

This Pounamu Toki is a taonga of strength, leadership, and grounded energy. Carved by emerging Māori artist Hemi (age 15), it honours the tradition of the toki (adze), once used in both physical and spiritual shaping — of wood, of people, of purpose.Crafted from authentic pounamu (New Zealand gre...

This bold Pounamu Toki is a taonga of mana, carved and bound by 15-year-old Māori artist Hemi, whose natural talent continues to flourish under the guidance of tohunga and kaiako who recognise his potential.Crafted from dark, richly toned pounamu, this piece carries a deep wairua (spirit) — the k...