About - Tuwharetoa Bone

Originally from Taupo in the central region of New Zealand’s North Island, ’T’ is an artist whose designs are inspired by the New Zealand Maori and Polynesian styles.

T worked as successful and award winning Graphic Designer before embarking on his journey to take his ‘Hobby’ to the next level.

T and his partner are now based in Sydney, Australia and plan to move to Ubud, Bali, Indonesia in the near future where T plans to learn from master craftsmen there about the art of working with metals including Silver, Gold and Brass.

FOOTNOTE:
These Carvings, Pendants, and Earrings are based on, inspired by and are interpretations of the Maori and Hawaiian peoples native styles.