Manaia Pounamu Sculpture - Mike Matchitt Peter Mitchell This hei toki was carved

This hei toki was carved by Alex Sands from chatoyant pipiwharauroa pounamu sourced from the Arahura river of Te Wai Pounamu

They connect to the spirit of the shark

using authentic pounamu (New Zealand greenstone)

Rei Niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form

This hei toki was carved by Alex Sands from pipiwharauroa fading into inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of  Te Wai Pounamu

Manaia Pounamu Sculpture - Mike Matchitt Peter Mitchell This hei toki was carvedMatau Manaia are contemporary forms that personify Tangaroa, the guardian over all living creatures in ng puna wai (water sources). This piece was carved and polished with a satin finish and measures 18 x 7. 5 cm. It sits on a native timber and brass base and features a beautiful pua shell inlaid eyes. This piece was hand carved by Mike Matchitt.