Pounamu Double Twist 40mm wooden box Mark Russell (woodturner) created this

Mark Russell (woodturner) created this bowl from the wood of the Matai tree

Tekoteko often have eyes made of paua shell and can range in size from a few inches to the full height of a building

Crafted in New Zealand by Timber Arts

The chin area is called 'Warunga' and shows family links and history

and offspring mostly return to their natal colony to breed

Pounamu Double Twist 40mm wooden box Mark Russell (woodturner) created thisNZ Pounamu On a waxed nylon cord. Adjustable length. 40 x 24 x 9mm About the Twist: The double and triple twists depict two new shoots growing together it represents the joining of cultures, the bonding of friendship for life. The design shows the joining of two people in love or friendship for eternity, so makes a wonderful wedding or friendship gift. About Pounamu: No two pieces of pounamu are the same, and every stone is treated with the utmost