Pounamu Toki 58mm whakatipu and other items of personal

and other items of personal adornment

the fern was an important symbol used in jewellery and in their carvings

and makes pencil sketches of his subjects on site

Underpainting involves 'sketching' the subject in one very thin layer of paint and blocking out any background so he knows where to put this later in the creative process

The furl of the fern frond

Pounamu Toki 58mm whakatipu and other items of personalNZ Pounamu On a waxed nylon cord. Adjustable length. 5. 8cm About Toki: The toki (adze) is a type of blade, is associated with determination, control, strength, focus and hope. About Pounamu: No two pieces of pounamu are the same, and every stone is treated with the utmost respect by those who source and carve it. Renowned for its beauty and strength, the rare stone is highly valued by both Maori and greater New Zealand. While generically known as