Aroha Stone Marama (Moon Pendant)

This Aroha Stone Marama is a taonga representing love, connection, wholeness, and the beauty of life's natural cycles. Hand-carved by Māori carver Hemi Smiler Smith, this piece takes inspiration from the marama (moon), with its circular form reflecting the shape of the moon and the continuous cycles of life.

The circular profile gives this Marama a simple yet distinctive appearance. Its rounded form represents unity, completeness, and the connection between people, the natural world, and the changing stages of life. Inspired by the marama, this taonga can also symbolise guidance, light, and renewal.

Carved from genuine Aroha stone, this taonga showcases the natural character and individual qualities of the material. The stone's natural appearance gives the pendant its own identity, making every carving unique. Its smooth circular shape highlights the beauty of the stone while keeping the design balanced and timeless.

Every stage of the carving process is completed by Hemi with patience, purpose, and respect for the stone. From shaping the original material through to grinding, refining, polishing, and finishing, each step contributes to the character of the finished taonga and honours its journey from te taiao into the hands of its wearer.

The binding is completed by Hemi himself and carefully hand-finished, bringing together the stone and cord to create a finished taonga ready to be worn. The combination of Aroha stone, the circular Marama design, and detailed hand-finishing makes this a meaningful and distinctive piece of Māori stone carving.

🔹 Material: Genuine Aroha Stone
🔹 Design: Marama (Moon)
🔹 Shape: Circular Pendant
🔹 Meaning: Love, connection, wholeness, guidance, renewal, and the cycles of life
🔹 Binding: Hand-bound cord
🔹 Finish: Hand-polished to reveal the stone's natural character
🔹 Carver: Hemi Smiler Smith, Māori stone carver
🔹 Origin: Hand-carved in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa New Zealand
🔹 One-of-a-kind: Natural variations make every taonga unique

Whether worn as a reminder of love and connection, gifted to someone special, or treasured as a meaningful connection to Māori stone carving, this Aroha Stone Marama carries its own character, story, and mauri.

Created with intention. Worn with meaning.

Exclusively available through Te Toki Toru Pounamu.