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Beautifully carved Whai (stingray) made from Inanga Pounamu. Hand carved by Graeme Wylie.Stingrays offers wonderful protection to the wearer and help with their ability to flow in life.Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning...

A delightful Seahorse pendant made from Kawakawa Pounamu. Carved by Graeme Wylie. Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.Measurements:...

Stunning Porowhita carved from Serpentine, carved locally.The Porowhita symbolises the never-ending circle of life and nature, bringing together the head, hands and heart in one’s action.The stars and universe are all part of the circle and it holds the story of our origins.NZ Serpentine rich blac...

Stunningly carved Ruru or Owl Pendant made from Flower Jade Pounamu. Carved locally by Graeme Wylie.Owls are known for their wisdom and farsightedness. Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn...

A delightful Seahorse pendant made from Inanga Pounamu. Carved by Graeme Wylie. Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.Measurements:46...

Stunningly carved Ruru or Owl Pendant made from Flower Jade Pounamu. Carved locally by Graeme Wylie.Owls are known for their wisdom and farsightedness. Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn...

Stunning Hapopo Pounamu shaped into a nice heart shape, a symbol of love, friendship. Carved by Dean Taylor.The Koru symbolises an unfurling fern frond, full of new life and fresh beginnings. Being open to infinite possibilities.Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the...

This stunning Breastplate carved from rich coloured Fuchsite. Carved by Allan Moreton.Breastplates or Shield give a strong sense of protection and give the wearer a feeling of calm and well being.Fuchsite brings a deep sense of peace and tranquillity to the wearer.Measurements:25 mm length 103 mm wi...

A stunning Porowhita carved locally from Hapopo Pounamu by Dean Taylor.The Porowhita symbolises the never-ending circle of life and nature, bringing together the head, hands and heart in one’s action.The stars and universe are all part of the circle and it holds the story of our origins.Pounamu or...

A stunning Porowhita carved locally from Hapopo Pounamu by Dean Taylor.The Porowhita symbolises the never-ending circle of life and nature, bringing together the head, hands and heart in one’s action.The stars and universe are all part of the circle and it holds the story of our origins.Pounamu or...

A stunning Porowhita carved locally from Hapopo Pounamu by Dean Taylor.The Porowhita symbolises the never-ending circle of life and nature, bringing together the head, hands and heart in one’s action.The stars and universe are all part of the circle and it holds the story of our origins.Pounamu or...

Stunning Porowhita carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, carved locally by Dean Taylor.The Porowhita symbolises the never-ending circle of life and nature, bringing together the head, hands and heart in one’s action.The stars and universe are all part of the circle and it holds the story of our origins.Po...

Stunning beef bone Patu pendant, carved locally.Patu are a short-handled weapon shaped like a club with a flat elongated edge designed for close combat. Though weapons like this were made from a variety of mediums such as wood or bone, ones carved from pounamu were highly prized.The Patu is a symbol...

Beautiful coloured NZ Wood, this Manaia is a lovely styled one. Carved by Dean Taylor.The Manaia a strong protective talisman, with the head of a bird, body of a man and a tail of a fish makes an impressive spiritual guardian.Measurements:95 mm length36 mm width12 mm depthComes with an adjustable co...

Stunning Hapopo Pounamu shaped into a nice heart shape, a symbol of love, friendship. Carved by Dean Taylor.The Koru symbolises an unfurling fern frond, full of new life and fresh beginnings. Being open to infinite possibilities.Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the...

Lovely Porowhita design carved from Blue Tigers Eye by Dean Taylor.The Porowhita symbolises the never-ending circle of life and nature, bringing together the head, hands and heart in one’s action.A natural variety of tigers eye, often referred to as Hawks Eye.A stone of abundance and insight. Work...

A beautiful Flower Jade Pounamu Cross pendant. Carved locally.Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.Measurements: 42 mm length 31 mm...

Lovely Porowhita design carved from Blue Tigers Eye by Dean Taylor.The Porowhita symbolises the never-ending circle of life and nature, bringing together the head, hands and heart in one’s action.A natural variety of tigers eye, often referred to as Hawks Eye.A stone of abundance and insight. Work...

A beautiful Flower Jade Pounamu Cross pendant. Carved locally.Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.Measurements: 42 mm length 31 mm...

This stunning Kōuma carved from rich coloured Flower Jade Pounamu is flattering to wear. Carved by Dean Taylor.Measurements:20 mm length 87 mm width 8 mm depthBreast plates or Shield give a strong sense of protection and give the wearer a feeling of calm and well being. The sacred stone of Aotearoa...

Lovely Kawakawa Pounamu carved into a matching set of Koru Heart pendant halves. carved into a nice heart shape, a symbol of love and friendship. Carved by Dean Taylor.The Koru symbolises an unfurling fern frond, full of new life and fresh beginnings. Being open to infinite possibilities.Pounamu or...

Delightful Turtle brings harmony and longevity. A nice reminder to slow down and enjoy life.Carved locally. Measurements:36 mm length26 mm width7 mm depthComes with an adjustable cord and Jute drawstring bag.This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of...

Delightful Turtle brings harmony and longevity. A nice reminder to slow down and enjoy life.Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.Mea...

Stunning Flower Jade Pounamu Mere, carved by Dean Taylor.Mere are a short-handled weapon shaped like a club with a flat elongated edge designed for close combat. Though they were made from a variety of mediums such as wood or bone ones carved from pounamu were highly prized.Mere are symbols of coura...