Bone Art Place - Featured Jade (Pounamu) Artists Galleries

The beauty of real New Zealand Pounamu is unsurpassed ranging in colour from semi translucent with swirls of green that seem to float deep within the stone to the rare and exotic flower jades found nowhere else in the world.

These artists work with this gift from the gods to create works of unbelievable beauty and power featuring the extraordinary craftsmanship of true masters of their craft.
They also occasionaly work with special jades brought in from places such as Australia and Canada so you will also find a few of these featured in this section.

A wide range of styles are represented by these artists from the very traditional to the more contemporary and abstract pieces.

Many of the pieces that will be showcased are exclusive and unique works which will not be repeated. Some of the basic "designs" may be repeated but the colour, pattern and texture of the special jades from which each is carved makes most pieces very unique.

Stock clearance specials now on in many galleries

Peter Bishop

Peter comes from the wild west coast of New Zealand's South Island.
He is one of New Zealand's best known and most skilled master carvers and works mostly in the very rare and exotic flower jades creating designs with an extraordinary aura of power and beauty.



Now over 40 designs in Peters gallery (Updated 15th October 2009) * Stock clearance specials in this gallery *

Kerry and Amanda Thompson

Kerry is a master of traditional bone jade and mixed media wearable art.
He is one of New Zealand's best known and most skilled carvers with an unmistakable style that speaks of the deep respect he has for his craft, his culture and his tribe.
Amanda is also a highly accomplished and skilled carver so these two make the ideal pair.



Now 8 Jade designs in this gallery (Updated 15th October 2009)

Ewan Parker & Wayne Turnbull

Ewan & Wayne are master carvers working together and sharing a studio in a rural town on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island.
Their work is very distinctive with a bold yet elegant style and ranging from very traditional and finely detailed Tiki to more contemporary renditions of traditional elements such as the Koru and Toki.

NEW ARTISTS


Now over 30 designs in this gallery (Updated 15th October 2009)

Omni Caeon

Omni is a very passionate artist with a special place in her heart for Pounamu and this shows in the stunning artistry and the incredible quality of her work.
Omni first found her passion for the craft when she attended an exhibition of jade carvings by Don Salt. She was awed and deeply moved by the perfect beauty and intrinsic soul of his works. This inspiration stayed with Omni so she was very pleased when in 1989 Don consented to instruct her in basic stone working skills. Her growing passion and love for jade had influenced her attitudes and way of life ever since.

New Artist

Now over 10 designs in this gallery (Updated 12th October 2009)

Terry & Ruth Urban

Deceptively simple yet elegant carvings that show off the hidden beauty within a rare form of Pounamu.

American born Terry and Kiwi Ruth live in Nelson at the top of New Zealand's South Island, the home of Pounamu.
Terry's designs are contemporary but often reflect his sense of humour with their quirky, fun style. Ruth had helped Terry with the finishing work on his pieces and only started working stone herself recently. Ruth loves the outdoors, especially the beach and native bush so her pieces reflect this love of nature.
These two amazing artists have a real passion for their work and love nothing more than talking to people about their stones which is why you will still see them at the Nelson markets every Saturday morning.

New Artist

Now 10 designs in this gallery

Kelvyn Anderson

Kelvyns work is based on very old artifacts and cave drawings which often predate Maori settlement by thousands of years so they have a very raw chunky feel to them.
He is one of the longest standing and best known high-quality jade artists in New Zealand and is widely recognised by other master carvers as a genius. Though he is somewhat eccentric, his creativity, dedication to research and pursuit of perfection is second to none.

NEW ARTIST


Now over 25 designs in this gallery * Stock clearance specials in this gallery *

Hepi Maxwell

Hepi is one of most famous Maori master jade and bone carvers in New Zealand and has a strong following world wide.
His work is often traditional yet has a very distinct flair and style which is instantly recognisable.
Hepi has a passion for the sacred Pounamu and has a way of seeing the flowing forms and curls hidden deep within the stone so his works reflect what he sees and feel in each piece.

Most of Hepi's carvings are very sculptural in form with delicate overlapping spirals yet also a sense of strength and power. He is best known for his spectacular sculptures which blend traditional and contemporary styling with the beauty of true Pounamu.



Now over 25 designs in Peters gallery (Updated 15th October 2009) * Stock clearance specials in this gallery *

Luke Gardiner

Also from the wild west coast of New Zealand's South Island, Luke is a master carver of simply amazing talent. Luke's designs, often in the more translucent types of Pounamu feature fine detail and finishing with spectacular twists and hook forms.



Now over 30 designs in Luke's gallery (Updated 15th October 2009)

Ross Crump

Ross is a highly skilled master carver whos work features the most extraordinary fine detail. Ross's carvings are often small pieces with complex twists and koru creating very unique forms.

* Huge stock clearance specials in this gallery *


Now over 30 designs in Ross's gallery (Updated 11th September 2009)

Guest Artists

These carvings are a mix of very traditional and contemporary styles by guest artists.
Here you will find rare work by some very reclusive and highly skill master carvers.



Now over 30 designs in our guest artists gallery (Updated 15th October 2009) * Stock clearance specials in this gallery *

Regan Nicholls

Unique paintings on jade show off the best of local artistry and the sacred stone.
Hand painted works of art, these miniatures on freestanding jade bases have to be seen to be believed.

New Artist

Now 5 designs in this gallery

Jayme Anderson

A very small collection of this amazing artists work, hopefully with more to come.
Clean stylish and carved from very rare types of New Zealand Pounamu


Now 11 designs in this gallery

Adam White

Adams work and artistry are simply amazing, with a mix of both traditional and contemporary styles.
Unlike many jade artists who work only with flat pieces such as hooks etc, Adam is a sculptor and creates amazing one of a kind sculptures that carry their own powerful aura of strength and spirituality.


Now over 30 designs in Adam's gallery

Featuring "The Warrior"
a very large sculpture in rare New Zealand Pounamu

Dean Hetherington

Dean is a master of traditional techniques in New Zealand Pounamu (Jade).
Dean has been carving from a very young age and has a passion for the sacred stone and the traditional carving methods. His style is totally unique blending his traditional heritage and his vision of the land and nature into stunning sculptural pieces. Dean has an extraordinary affinity with the Pounamu and a way of drawing out what is hidden inside unlike any other artist.



Now over 20 designs in Deans gallery

Drops or "Touch Stones"

These simple yet elegant forms feature the stunning diversity of New Zealand jade (Pounamu) from rich greens and swirling patterns to the vibrant colours of the rare flower jades of the Marsden district.


Now 24 designs in the Touch Stone gallery with more to come

Stanley Nathan

Very traditional Maori styling featuring strong forms and amazing complex bindings.
Stanley works in both bone and jade.


Now 8 designs in Stanley's Jade gallery

Presentation Boxes (Wakahuia)
Available in several styles and sizes are the perfect finishing touch for these carvings

These can be found in our Wood & Wood Carvings section HERE

Hand carved Bone, Jade, Wood & Pearl shell pendants, carvings, gifts & art
from New Zealand & the Pacific

Featured Artist Galleries - Jade

Stock clearance specials now on in many galleries

Peter Bishop

Kerry and Amanda Thompson

Ewan Parker & Wayne Turnbull

NEW ARTISTS

Omni Caeon

New Artist

Terry & Ruth Urban

New Artist

Kelvyn Anderson

NEW ARTIST

Now over 25 designs in this gallery
* Stock clearance specials in this gallery *

Hepi Maxwell

Luke Gardiner

Now over 30 designs in Luke's gallery
(Updated 15th October 2009)

Ross Crump

* Huge stock clearance specials in this gallery *

Now over 30 designs in Ross's gallery
(Updated 11th September 2009)

Guest Artists

Now over 30 designs in our guest artists gallery
(Updated 15th October 2009)
* Stock clearance specials in this gallery *

Regan Nicholls

New Artist

Jayme Anderson

Adam White

Now over 30 designs in Adam's gallery

Featuring "The Warrior"
a very large sculpture in rare New Zealand Pounamu

Dean Hetherington

Drops or "Touch Stones"

Now 24 designs in the Touch Stone gallery with more to come

Stanley Nathan

Now 8 designs in Stanley's Jade gallery


		*Hand carved Bone, Jade, Wood & Pearl shell pendants, carvings, gifts & art* from New Zealand & the Pacific

Hand carved Bone, Jade, Wood & Pearl shell pendants, carvings, gifts & art from New Zealand & the Pacific

Featured Artist Galleries - Jade

Stock clearance specials now on in many galleries

NEW ARTISTS

New Artist

New Artist

NEW ARTIST

Now over 25 designs in this gallery *** Stock clearance specials in this gallery ***

Now over 30 designs in Luke's gallery (Updated 15th October 2009)

*** Huge stock clearance specials in this gallery ***

Now over 30 designs in Ross's gallery (Updated 11th September 2009)

Now over 30 designs in our guest artists gallery (Updated 15th October 2009) *** Stock clearance specials in this gallery ***

New Artist

Now over 30 designs in Adam's gallery

Featuring "The Warrior" a very large sculpture in rare New Zealand Pounamu

Now 24 designs in the Touch Stone gallery with more to come

Now 8 designs in Stanley's Jade gallery

Hand carved Bone, Jade, Wood & Pearl shell pendants, carvings, gifts & art
from New Zealand & the Pacific

Now over 25 designs in this gallery
* Stock clearance specials in this gallery *

Now over 30 designs in Luke's gallery
(Updated 15th October 2009)

* Huge stock clearance specials in this gallery *

Now over 30 designs in Ross's gallery
(Updated 11th September 2009)

Now over 30 designs in our guest artists gallery
(Updated 15th October 2009)
* Stock clearance specials in this gallery *

Featuring "The Warrior"
a very large sculpture in rare New Zealand Pounamu