Huia Feather Earrings IV Rika Nagahata

Huia Feather Earrings IV Rika NagahataNew Zealand Marsden Greenstone, 23ct gold leaf and and 18ct gold plated sterling silver hooks 73mm drop including hooks 'As a member of Te Atiawa, legend has it that my people are descended from the sky. I try to remember this in my work; to craft for great worth, make it well, see unlimited potential, make good choices, challenge myself and love what I do. I try to create pieces that speak to others about the beauty in life and the world around us. I

took me for pram rides in Pukekura Park to feed the ducks

'Fleeing refugees in mind as we do this enhanced reproduction of the oil painting I made based on a black and white photograph taken with my Kodak camera

Sitting on a retro

Kuwi's Huhu Hunt and Kuwi's Very Shiny Bum books

I use the iconic iron that has protected so many New Zealand families and weave on it to showcase the skills that have been passed down from generation to generation in the myriad of cultures that are part of being a New Zealander

Giselle Clarkson's illustration "Common Household Biscuits & Slices of New Zealand" sparked social media madness

Mother of pearl and sterling silver ring by New Zealand jeweller Rachel Lambert

20mm diameter

grounded in a deep connection to material

There is now both a print and a painting of this occasion' - Michael Smither

Someone with a heart of gold is so precious

Dimensions of each fantail tile: 110mm x 140mm