tama: NZ greenstone - nothing available at present...

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T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Fri, Oct 20, 2006 4:12 AM [ Edited by: Tamapoutini 2007-10-28 19:10 ]
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Sat, Oct 21, 2006 7:34 PM If you get the opportunity to bid on, or purchase outright, one of Tama's greenstone carvings, I recommend you jump on it! I recently received one, and it is exquisite. Pictures can not do it justice. You just have to have one in your hands to really appreciate the feel of the jade and the incredible skill and effort put into carving each piece. I couldn't be more pleased with mine and I strongly recommend anyone who is interested in a greenstone hei-tiki, or other jade pendant, to contact Tama for details and delivery times. This man creates a fabulous product with tons of feeling. -Gman "The saw is family" [ Edited by: GMAN 2006-10-21 19:35 ]
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Sat, Oct 21, 2006 11:05 PM Thanks Gman!!! Hows that for a satisfied customer?! :) Tama
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Tue, Oct 24, 2006 2:50 AM .
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Tue, Oct 24, 2006 4:41 PM Yo, ante-up....Tama needs a new pair of shoes! Trust me, they are worth every penny.
K kingstiedye Tiki Socialite sackatomato Joined: Oct 05, 2005 Posts: 1399	K kingstiedye Posted posted on Tue, Oct 24, 2006 4:57 PM gman's right! when you feel one of tama's pieces in your hands, it's amazing! i have a very large hei tiki that another carver did. it's a beautiful piece, but it's finished to a mirror like surface and feels like glass. tama's hei tikis have a velvety feel to them that i really dig. also, not as glossy. much nicer looking. plus, he's a carver with mad skillz! i have 7 of tama's hei tikis (including the large one pictured with paua eyes) and he'll be starting on my "special project" soon. if you want a beautiful jade pendant you can't go wrong with these. now gimme a discount! k'den brah! :D
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Tue, Oct 24, 2006 8:05 PM I can't believe this is still here. I expected it to go right away. Tama, you must have caught everyone sleeping. after I sell a few, I will be able to purchase one of your amazing Hei-Tikis, thay are Bad, so Bad they are good and I gotta have one. Soon!
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Sun, Oct 29, 2006 1:56 PM A TCer should really get these. Don't miss out on a great opportunity! -Gman
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Wed, Nov 1, 2006 12:25 PM [ Edited by: Tamapoutini 2006-11-13 14:39 ]
H Heath Grand Member (1 year) Suburban San Diego (The Drawer) Joined: Dec 31, 2005 Posts: 709	H Heath Posted posted on Thu, Nov 2, 2006 3:06 PM The pictures don't do justice to the beauty and craftsmanship in these pieces. My wife wasn't real happy about this purchase when I told her (gotta remember to ask first next time!), but when she saw it... Anyway, get one of Tama's carvings before he gets too famous! Then you can say,"Oh, this Hei-tiki, I got it from Tama before you had to wait in line." Many, many, many thanks, Heath [ Edited by: Heath 2006-11-19 06:35 ]
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Thu, Nov 2, 2006 3:19 PM Thanks again for great feedback Heath. Glad your not in trouble with your wife!! (I know the feeling only too well, my online spending has got me in more than a bit of trouble, :lol: ) Please note: #2 has been moved on Im afraid, but stayed tuned & Ill be back with yet another to tempt ya'! Tama :)
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Thu, Nov 9, 2006 2:34 AM [ Edited by: Tamapoutini 2006-11-13 14:38 ]
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Thu, Jan 11, 2007 3:32 PM SORRY, SOLD! Many thanks tikigap! Tama :) [ Edited by: tamapoutini 2007-03-04 12:59 ]
T tikigap Tiki Socialite St Augustine, Florida Joined: Jan 19, 2006 Posts: 841	T tikigap Posted posted on Wed, Jan 24, 2007 11:21 AM This guy is sweet! Thanks TTT - very beutiful piece. Thanks for the slices too! That's really beautiful stuff!
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Sun, Mar 4, 2007 1:24 PM withdrawn Tama :) [ Edited by: Tamapoutini 2007-03-18 21:45 ]
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Wed, Mar 7, 2007 7:40 AM Here's ANOTHER Satisfied Customer. Tama, this "Goldie" piece is SO Beautiful I Even wear it to work. It looks heavy but through some Maori Magic on your part when I hang it around my neck I Can't even feel it's there and have to look constantly to make sure it's there!. I am HappyHappyHappy and you will be too!
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Sat, Mar 10, 2007 5:51 AM bump
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Mon, Mar 12, 2007 5:18 PM Jade hei-tiki for sale bottom of page 2. It's a beauty! bump
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Tue, Mar 13, 2007 1:54 PM withdrawn Tama :) [ Edited by: Tamapoutini 2007-03-18 21:46 ]
F flynny Tiki Socialite Devon, UK Joined: Jun 19, 2006 Posts: 275	F flynny Posted posted on Wed, Mar 14, 2007 11:25 AM Not a bump but a flagrant "Big Up". This morning, I too received a package from NZ with a piece created by "Tama" (see Pebble Tiki in Tama's posts) to say I am bowled over is an understatement. The piece is not a normal Pounamu carving but a piece created from a natural pebble. It is absolutely stunning. Grab the work while you can. Flynny
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Wed, Mar 28, 2007 1:10 AM Thanks Flynny! Got to look after my fellow stoners... Kia ora everyone - Im back to try and tempt ya! SORRY SOLD! - Many thanks TimidTiki!! "Wahine-Nui" 2007 SORRY SOLD! BIIG Thanks Alohacurrent!! Cheers Tama [ Edited by: tamapoutini 2007-05-22 17:15 ]
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Wed, Mar 28, 2007 2:21 AM Someone will Really be the Lucky one, she's a real Beauty
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Tue, May 22, 2007 6:07 PM The next piece I have to offer is smaller but very special and requires a little explaination: It is a pendant fashioned from a good quality, naturally-shaped NZ pounamu/greenstone/nephrite jade beachpebble; a rare & beautiful thing in itself; but there's more!... The insised groove in this piece was created using 'pre-contact'/neolithic Maori technique. In other words; I very carefully carved this with STONE tools!! (see pic) This 'scarfed' detail is a very (time-consuming!) crisp 'V'-cut & is used here in a contemporary/aesthetic sense. The neolithic Maori used this technique to divide/saw-through cobbles of the steel-hard stone, pounamu. They would saw from each side until the cuts were almost through & then snap!; A task sometimes requiring weeks or months of labour! The toggle was produced in this way & was also made from a naturally-occuring pebble. Admittedly, I created the suspension hole with modern tools, but have also emulated the 'hourglass' effect that the original drilling tool (tuwhiri) produced. SORRY, SOLD: Many thanks Queen Kamehameha!! SORRY, SOLD. I have only ever made a few pieces in this manner (one of which won a top carving prize) & they are very close to my heart. Although this is appears a rather simple piece it was a labour of love & I believe its' 'hidden' specialness makes it all the more appealing. I have left the pebble unaltered apart from the carved detail & the natural/tumbled, as-found finish of the stone remains as testament to jades' unique hardness/lustre. SORRY SOLD: Many thanks Queen Kamehameha!! Tama :) [ Edited by: Tamapoutini 2007-06-01 02:55 ]
A alohacurrent Member Sacramento Joined: Jun 16, 2006 Posts: 238	A alohacurrent Posted posted on Wed, May 23, 2007 5:01 PM Incredible work Andy!! Those beauties will find homes fast. Aloha
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Fri, Jun 1, 2007 3:32 AM Please see my thread in the Carving Forum for more pictures & info SORRY SOLD!! 'Hei-Toki Teko-teko' 2007 3 1/2 x 1/2 inch (90 x 13 x 8mm) approx. TOP QUALITY NZ South Westland 'Kahurangi' variety jade. SORRY SOLD!! And the next is a Mystery-Tiki, who forced his way into being and who doesnt ascribe to any particular tiki-type. A perfect example of a NZ jade carver spending too much time at Tiki Central... :lol: 1 5/8 x 1 3/8 (40 x 35 x 7mm) approx. TOP QUALITY NZ South Westland 'Kahurangi' variety jade. SOLD! - Many thanks MarkusK!! SOLD! - Many thanks MarkusK!! TamaTT :) [ Edited by: tamapoutini 2007-06-07 03:59 ]
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Tue, Jun 5, 2007 5:51 AM HappyHappyHappy
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Thu, Jun 7, 2007 4:08 AM Now on eBay, listing #2250129695212 (sorry, dont know how to do the linky-thing...) 'Goateed Warrior' 2007 Tama :) [ Edited by: tamapoutini 2007-06-12 17:42 ]
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Mon, Jun 11, 2007 4:40 AM ? [ Edited by: Tamapoutini 2007-06-12 17:43 ]
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Thu, Jun 28, 2007 7:27 PM REPLICA MAORI ARTIFACT: Pounamu Hei-tiki!! :o :o :o SORRY SOLD! Big thanks again gMoney!! Genuinely handmade in New Zealand from New Zealand pounamu (nephrite jade), but NOT a genuine artifact!! This amazing one-off piece was created to APPEAR like the genuine article but was actually made in recent times and with modern tools. Still very traditional, this old girl was fashioned from a palm-sized water-worn river stone and carved in a free-form fashion, all the while thinking/mimicking the cuts/techniques/processes employed by my neolithic ancestors and also trying to reproduce the weathering of the years... She is a little crude in her execution when compared to my other work, but please believe this was deliberate. Her pose & expression are unique; ie, not copied from any particular old piece and this 'personalising' is also a traditional approach. Most peculiar about this piece is the double face; in profile & front view - spooky... ancient... ugly. :wink: (photos taken in natural light - dreary day) and under artificial light.. Some of the natural surface pitting remains & there are a few aesthetic flaws in the stone. These do not compromise the physical strength of the piece & were carefully/deliberately retained for the sake of 'realism'. Intended as a display piece but could certainly be worn. The stone is a medium-dark green Westland 'Kawakawa', a little milker-green on the back. Some translucency at thinner edges which can be exploited by hanging in a window although displays best as an 'alterpiece' or hung in a prominant position. SORRY SOLD! Big thanks gMoney!! TamaTT :) [ Edited by: tamapoutini 2007-06-30 03:07 ]
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Mon, Jul 2, 2007 2:40 AM Man am I glad these pieces are selling fast! You guys are saving me all sorts of money!!! - money that I wouldn't have if I had to buy each of these like I want to..... -G
KK kaha kii Tiki Socialite Laguna Beach California Joined: Dec 13, 2005 Posts: 277	KK kaha kii Posted posted on Mon, Jul 2, 2007 3:23 PM unbelievable! Your work is so amazing. Man, I feel like closing up shop! What an absolute wonder to see your work... Pupule! keep up the good work!
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Fri, Jul 6, 2007 3:50 PM Big thanks for your comps Gman! Im sure you've got plenty of toys on your wishlist to go spending your cash on, but just in case... see link below! :wink: Kaha ki'i: Welcome back brah! We've never really had much of a chance to chat. - With great work (and killer prices) like yours, I think it'll be me going out of business!! Best of luck with the sale! *Finaly managed to work out how to do those linky-things! Please click this one to see a sweet 'lil side-hanging wahine currently listed on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250140222122 10% discount + a few bonus bits n bobs if purchased by a TC member. eBay price includes FREE fully insured postage!! Tama :)
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Fri, Jul 6, 2007 4:10 PM ....laboriously carved, slowly revealing the form within... colon you bettcha colon
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Thu, Jul 12, 2007 6:11 PM SOLD!! Big thanks to Praire Jade! TamaTT :) [ Edited by: tamapoutini 2007-07-23 20:35 ]
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Tue, Jul 17, 2007 3:47 AM Half-time bump. 5 days to go. $1 reserve... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250142546758 T3 :)
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Fri, Jul 20, 2007 3:03 PM BUMPITY Bump bump.....
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Wed, Sep 5, 2007 4:29 PM SOLD!! Many thanks Praire Jade!! SOLD!! Many thanks Praire Jade!! [ Edited by: tamapoutini 2007-09-09 01:05 ]
PJ prairie jade Member Joined: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 19	PJ prairie jade Posted posted on Thu, Sep 6, 2007 4:46 AM you all keep your mitts off these--they are spoken for and i hate having to travel and break fingers to get what i want.
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Sun, Sep 9, 2007 1:07 AM Hey steady PJ - you can have them ok?? Cant have you hurting the Ohana.. :wink: Tama :)
K kingstiedye Tiki Socialite sackatomato Joined: Oct 05, 2005 Posts: 1399	K kingstiedye Posted posted on Sun, Sep 9, 2007 9:59 AM awesome score at a bargain price, pj. [ Edited by: kingstiedye 2007-09-09 09:59 ]
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Sun, Sep 16, 2007 3:47 PM NFS no more.. 'Hei-Tekoteko' 2007 [ Edited by: Tamapoutini 2007-10-25 16:05 ]
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Thu, Oct 25, 2007 4:25 PM SORRY SOLD! Many thanks G$! 'Hei-Toki Tangaroa'.. 4 x 1 x 5/16inch SORRY SOLD! Many thanks G$! Cheers Tama [ Edited by: Tamapoutini 2007-10-28 19:09 ]