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Pin & Glue RepairFor taonga that have snapped or broken into pieces, not all is lost. We offer repair services that pin & glue broken taonga to the picture of (almost) perfect health. Our prices for this service will vary depending on complexity, but for a single standard break we charge a $125 fee. Bring your taonga into our workshop for a conversation with one of our staff carvers about the best way to restore your treasures.

we courier the item to you via DHL

Bring your taonga into our workshop for a conversation with one of our staff/carvers about the best way to enhance your treasure

Shipping times will vary based on location

Shark teeth have been worn by Polynesians and Maori since the earliest exploration of Polynesia

Natural-coloured or black waxed cord with a fixed-length pounamu toggle

regular use will dull stone blades

All of our binding (unless stated otherwise) is done with a hand-braided adjustable wax cord

not all is lost

This hei matau was beautifully crafted by Allen Hartnett from translucent inanga pounamu

This taonga was hand-crafted by John Mayo and measures 25 x 20 mm

New Zealand native Norm Clark is a highly esteemed New Zealand carver known for his exceptional skills in traditional Maori carving

required our tūpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners