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Hand-carved NZ Pounamu
Hassle-free returnsTāwhirimātea by Jason Vercoe
Tāwhirimātea, enraged by his sibling’s betrayal, tore out his eyes and hurled them skyward - now the shimmering stars watching over us. Every Matariki we remember, from pain, beauty is born. Your journey, like Tāwhirimātea’s, leaves a mark. This Pounamu holds his story of rage, sacrifice and eternal light.
This piece is part of our Matariki 2025 collection.
The artist behind this creationWatching his uncle carve extraordinary works of art from wood inspired Jason’s journey into jade carving. Under the expert guidance of Tamaora Walker and Akapita Scally, he is swiftly emerging as an exciting new artist and strives to create his own masterpieces with pounamu.
