Copper Puka Leaf - bright Tanya Blong

Copper Puka Leaf - bright Tanya Blong200mm H x 100mm W Vaughan Otto uses real New Zealand native puka leaves through a process of electroplating which encases the original leaf in copper. An oxide is used to give a black antique or verdigris finish. A wire hanger on the back is to hang on the wall Reference code: Oi 039

The heirloom was the original Pavlova Dog Talisman from which these honest reproductions have been cast

10ct Gold plated and fine silver 15mm woven whetū earrings

after the shape has been formed

It centres on the importance of reaching out to friends

Dimensions: 260 x 39 cm

often down pours

loosely on the wall with pins

I wonder what stories it could tell

a New Zealand jewellery artist

37mm drop including 12mm sleepers

His work is distinctive in its use of cartoon-style anthropomorphism

40mm drop including sterling silver hooks