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Purpleheart dragonfly, embellished with natural Paua shell. It skims over a hand carved, almost shimmering native Kauri base, which has been polished to a high gloss finish. 305mm wide.

Made from locally felled, native Pohutukawa, this richly coloured vase has been hollowed to approximately 4mm and finished with Danish oil and several polishing waxes. 280mm high. 

A symbolic relic from our past. Returned to life to highlight faultlines and the fracturing of our nation in recent years. Symbolising that without unity, our true value cannot be reached. Macrocarpa. Handcarved, painted, finished with gilders paste. 420mm wide.

Once destined for the fire, this stunning piece of recycled Mahogany has been embellished with pyrography, carving, and paint to frame its natural beauty. Finished with Danish oil and waxes, bringing it to a high gloss finish. 260mm wide.