PanJos - Maori Art and Design

30/03/2025

Kia ora e te whanau, still working on redecorating the house... have now finished the 2nd bedroom and added bathroom and toilet to the list of what needs painting... lol...

Pics are of our daughters bedroom(she chose the colours)...

I am still available for any custom orders you may have... please feel free to message me and we can see what can be done...

19/03/2025

Kia ora e te whanau, haven't even really been in the shed so far this year as Ive been trying to decorate our house... lol... here are the results so far, with 1 bedroom down, 2 more, and a lounge to go... Hope you are all keeping well... I am available for any commission work if you have something specific in mind... Here are some pics of what Ive been able to accomplish so far, with the help.of my wonderful wife, of course...

11/03/2025

So, after a couple of recent experiences, this is how things will be done from now on...

22/12/2024

24/11/2024

Kia ora e te whanau...

I have been on a journey the last few months making this Wahaika for Tyreese on his 18th Birthday.

I made his younger brother one a few years ago for his 5th birthday and today was Tyreeses turn.

The Manaia cut outs represent his brother and 3 sisters and the Manaia on the end represent his Mum and Dad.

The designs are burnt in using a pyrography pen and are based on Mums Tā Moko.

Happy 18th Birthday Tyreese?

12/10/2024

Kia ora e te whanau, here is my latest, a Taiaha made from Tawa, incorporating takarangi in the tinana.

This is a 50th Birthday present for the husband of a good friend.

Made from Tawa with Paua accents and stained highlights, finished Danish Oil and clear coated...

16/03/2024

Kia ora e te whanau, I know, I know, I been slack, eh? Thats me, lol, just ask the wife...

Anyway, got myself a couple of old Puriri posts toeards the wnd of last year and have come up with a few projects for them...

Because Ive never used this Rakau before I took a couple of off cutsbl to help me to get a feel for this rakau, and boy, can I tell you, it is HARD! But check out how rich and beautiful the grain comes out with a but of oil...

So far Ive made a Pūtōrino and a couple of Koauau and am happy with how they came out...

The wife and I just cut and prepped some of it for a Pukaea which I hope to start in the next week or so... Also been working on a Taiaha from Tawa for a 50th later in the year...

03/02/2024

Kia ora e te whaanau, here are a few Taonga Pūoro I just made from Pūriri.

27/01/2024

My apologies whanau for being so quiet lately... here are some of the pieces I made last year.

26/06/2023

Something Ive been developing and working on for a while, a "Kitset Pukaea" that can be dismantled for travelling.