Carved on Request

We will carve any of the designs on this page upon request.

You choose the design, select the piece of Greenstone you want and we will custom carve and painstakingly hand sand your taonga. If your design requires a plaited cord, we will hand plait it ourselves, as we refuse to use cheaper commercial plaits. Yes, even the cord attached to your piece is hand braided by our master carvers.

Once the work is complete, we will send a photograph of your custom carved piece for your approval.

Due to the way jade is formed deep in the earth’s crust, the colours and shading vary immensely from rock to rock. Even pieces carved from the same slice of greenstone will usually vary in colour, therefore the final look of your piece will be unique.




Facades
Facades (#121)

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FACADES   The artist Terry Urban speaks about this work.   “We all put on faces, mainly I think out of fear.  We are afraid we won’t be liked, accepted or valued for our real selves. Often... Details
Heart (Pounamu)
Heart (Pounamu) (#507)
(dimensions - 35mm x 40mm wide)

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This heart was carved out of Marsden jade from the south island of New Zealand. This piece has great color very hard to find jade like this. It measuress 35mm  x 40mm wide Details


Hei-Matau ( fish hook )
Hei-Matau ( fish hook ) (#144)
(dimensions - 70mm tall x 33mm)

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This greenstone pendant was hand crafted by Terry Urban with a toki type wrapping on top witch makes this pendant a lot different from all the others. the Maori name for the fish hook is Hei Matau.... Details
Hei-Matau New Zealand Jade
Hei-Matau New Zealand Jade (#528)
(dimensions - 1"w x 1.5'h)

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The hei matau signifies strength, prosperity, abundance, power and authority. It is said to provide good luck and safety when travelling, especially over water. For the Maori, the hei matau is taonga... Details


Jade Touchstone pendant
Jade Touchstone pendant (#525)

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Koru ( backlit photo )
Koru ( backlit photo ) (#134)

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The Koru design is a powerful symbol to the people of Aotearoa.  Inspired by the New Zealand fern frond unfurling as it opens, it represents,  peace, tranquility, nurturing, spirituality, personal... Details


Large Etched adze
Large Etched adze (#115)
(dimensions - 1.25"wide x 3.5"high)

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Nephrite jade Earrings
Nephrite jade Earrings (#516)
(dimensions - 45mm long x 8mm wide)

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This pair of Earrings was carved by Terry Urban out of New Zealand nephrite jade from the south island. they are mounted on sterling silver. they are 45mm long x 8mm wide Details


New Zealand Jade Adze ( Toki )
New Zealand Jade Adze ( Toki ) (#540)
(dimensions - 23mm wide x 55mm)

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The Toki or adze shape signifies strength, determination, courage, leadership and focus and can be worn by both males and females.  This toki, is handcrafted from New Zealand South Westland  jade,... Details
New Zealand jade Hei-Matau
New Zealand jade Hei-Matau (#615)
(dimensions - 60mm high x 35mm)

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This pendant was hand crafted by Terry Urban with a toki type wrapping on top witch makes this pendant a lot different from a lot of others fish hooks you will see out there. This pendant was hand... Details


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