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Moko Pounamu Knowledge Library

Owen Mapp's design notebook with an image of a circular whalebone carving design.
By Louise Wedlake July 4, 2025
Owen Mapp is a highly regarded bone carver from Aotearoa New Zealand. At Moko Pounamu we are privileged to have some of Owen’s collection of pieces for sale in our retail shop and online. We welcome anyone would like to come in to view the collection in person.
New born baby sleeping
By Louise Wedlake June 16, 2025
The arrival of a pēpi (baby) ignites any whānau with joy and a sense of connection. As we gather for their naming, tohi (dedication), or baptism, we seek taonga that embody our hopes and anchor them to their whakapapa.
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