Pounamu Contemporary Breast Plate 8cm ngai tahu pounamu Mark's creations are from a

Mark's creations are from a selection of NZ native timbers and NZ grown exotic timbers and sometimes even select native driftwood

Hand carved Taiaha with feathers by Alex Sands

in reference to the notch on one side which is used to catch an opponent's weapon

Low fire “glaze” is traditionally used by ceramists as a ‘second’ firing over underglaze on fired pots

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

Pounamu Contemporary Breast Plate 8cm ngai tahu pounamu Mark's creations are from aNZ Pounamu On a waxed nylon cord. Adjustable length. 80mm x 42mm x 7mm (tapered) About the Breast Plate: The Breastplate carving signifies strength, serving as a shield and offering protection. 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