Alex Sands

Alex lives in the Waikato in New Zealand. He produces beautifully intricate carvings from a range of materials. Take a few moments to look through Alex's work - it contains a mix of traditional and contemporary work - all of it very skilfully made with real artistry.

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  • Hand carved New Zealand jade hook, matau pendant.Woman standing in a lush green forest with ferns and trees wearing jade hook
    NZ Pacific
    EARTH'S CORE
    EARTH'S CORE - we've never seen a matau quite like this before! Creatively carved from a very distinctive, colourful piece of New Zealand jade. This is a real show-stopper! A strong pendant, beautifully carved and made to be worn. This large matau (fish hook)...
    $1,669.00 AUD
    $1,669.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade whale tail pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Jade whale tail pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    THE WAY OF THE WAVE
    THE WAY OF THE WAVE: Whale's Fluke in Jade Carved from solid New Zealand jade, this pendant captures the powerful, graceful movement of a whale's fluke in mid-motion - a moment frozen in stone. Anchored in Māori legend, where whales guided ancestral canoes to...
    $488.00 AUD
    $488.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade whale tail pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade whale tail pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    OCEAN GLIDER
    OCEAN GLIDER - a bold and  beautiful whale tail pendant, carved in New Zealand Jade. One of the greatest ocean creatures immortalised in one of earth's greatest stones! Anchored in legend, worn for the journey. Our OCEAN GLIDER pendant, carved from solid jade, captures...
    $488.00 AUD
    $488.00 AUD
  • A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand jade.A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand jade.
    NZ Pacific
    HEARTY
    HEARTY: A New Zealand Jade Heart Pendant Embrace this HEARTY jade heart. Carved from a lovely piece of dark green jade from New Zealand. To gain a good appreciation of this pendant, be sure to watch our short video to see the heart in...
    $293.00 AUD
    $293.00 AUD
  • New Zealand Jade hook pendantNew Zealand Jade hook pendant
    NZ Pacific
    MINI ME
    MINI ME - a smaller-sized, handmade matau pendant carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand jade. A lovely interpretation of the traditional Māori fishhook, this small pounamu pendant attracts attention with its lovely form and unusual coloured jade. The design delivers visual impact while...
    $216.00 AUD
    $216.00 AUD
  • Hand carved small sized, New Zealand Inanga jade double twist pendant.Hand carved small sized, New Zealand Inanga jade double twist pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    LITTLE TREASURE
    LITTLE TREASURE - a sublime little twist pendant, carved in the 'softest' coloured stone you will see! A gorgeous Inanga jade from New Zealand - the colour is a subtle and beautiful pale bluey/green, as clean as a whistle! This is a unique piece...
    $350.00 AUD
    $350.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade whale tail pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade whale tail pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    PILGRIM
    PILGRIM - a bold and  beautiful whale tail pendant One of the greatest ocean creatures immortalised in one of earth's greatest stones! Anchored in legend, worn for the journey. Our PILGRIM pendant, carved from solid jade, captures the powerful fluke of the whale -...
    $488.00 AUD
    $488.00 AUD
  • This picture shows a large traditional manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.This picture shows a large traditional manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    EYES WIDE
    EYES WIDE - a very Large Traditional Manaia Pendant, Hand Carved in New Zealand Pounamu with Pāua Shell eyes A powerfully carved manaia, this pendant radiates a commanding guardian presence. Meticulously hand-carved from New Zealand jade. The traditional application of Pāua shell eyes completes...
    $1,855.00 AUD
    $1,855.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    SHELTER FROM THE STORM
    SHELTER FROM THE STORM - flower jade shield pendant Crafted from exceptional flower jade, this shield pendant is a modern interpretation of a classic form. Its defining feature is a robust, convex profile, meticulously shaped to create a strong, eye-catching silhouette. The surface is...
    $614.00 AUD
    $614.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    FALL
    FALL - Flower Jade Shield Pendant FALL is a pendant carved from a really nice piece of flower jade. The stone is a soft, pale green with those warm, orangey shades running through it that this type of jade is known for. It's shaped...
    $614.00 AUD
    $614.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    SUNBOW
    SUNBOW - flower jade shield pendant We all know and love the rainbow - well check out our equally striking and endearing SUNBOW! Crafted from exceptional flower jade, this shield pendant is a modern interpretation of a classic form. Its defining feature is a...
    $576.00 AUD
    $576.00 AUD
  • This is a handcrafted aotea stone rei puta pendant.This is a handcrafted aotea stone rei puta pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    SURFERS BLISS
    SURFERS BLISS: A Rei Puta Pendant in New Zealand Aotea Stone SURFERS BLISS is a sleek Rei Puta pendant, meticulously hand-carved from rare New Zealand Aotea stone. Sourced in limited quantities from the remote South Westland, this rare material captures the cool, deep hues...
    $506.00 AUD
    $506.00 AUD
  • This is a handcrafted aotea stone Hook pendant.This is a handcrafted aotea stone Hook pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    OCEAN GIANT
    OCEAN GIANT: A Matau Pendant in New Zealand Aotea Stone OCEAN GIANT is a commanding Matau pendant, hand-carved from vibrant, rare Aotea stone from New Zealand’s South Westland. This substantial piece, measuring 72mm in length, features a strong, angular design that emphasises both its...
    $605.00 AUD
    $605.00 AUD
  • This is a handcrafted aotea stone Toki pendant.This is a handcrafted aotea stone Toki pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    EMERALD FOREST
    EMERALD FOREST: Toki Pendant in New Zealand Aotea Stone EMERALD FOREST is a striking toki, hand-carved from rare New Zealand Aotea stone. This exceptionally beautiful material is found only in limited quantities in the remote reaches of South Westland. Worn to provide strength in...
    $350.00 AUD
    $350.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower jade Rei Puta pendant with four Koru engraving.Hand carved New Zealand Flower jade Rei Puta pendant with four Koru engraving.
    NZ Pacific
    ROOTS
    ROOTS: A Large Rei Puta Pendant in New Zealand Flower Jade  ROOTS is a substantial Rei Puta pendant, masterfully carved from soft green New Zealand Flower Jade. This ancient form is rich in heritage, historically used to encode and preserve intergenerational familial information. The...
    $840.00 AUD
    $840.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    INCANDESCENT
    INCANDESCENT - flower jade shield pendant Crafted from exceptional flower jade, this shield pendant is a modern interpretation of a classic form. Its defining feature is a robust, convex profile, meticulously shaped to create a strong, eye-catching silhouette. The surface is polished to a...
    $693.00 AUD
    $693.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade whale tail pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Jade whale tail pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    BOUNTIFUL
    BOUNTIFUL - jade whale tail pendant Embrace the spirit of the deep with this stunning whale tail pendant, carved from vibrant flower jade. This piece captures the powerful grace of one of the ocean's most majestic creatures, rendered in one of Earth's most beautiful stones....
    $403.00 AUD
    $403.00 AUD
  • A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand Flower jade.A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand Flower jade.
    NZ Pacific
    LAVISH LOVE
    LAVISH LOVE - carved in New Zealand Flower Jade. LAVISH LOVE - A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand Flower jade, locally called - Pounamu. This is a visually gorgeous piece, curved and sensuous, carved from a beautiful piece of stone. The perfect piece...
    $293.00 AUD
    $293.00 AUD
  • This is a lovely large toki pendant we've made from a gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade. It is finished in a soft polish and is bound with our hand plaited, adjustable cord.This is a lovely large toki pendant we've made from a gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade. It is finished in a soft polish and is bound with our hand plaited, adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    BEHIND THE MIRAGE
    BEHIND THE MIRAGE - where the sun meets the land This is a cracker of a toki! The jade is gorgeous - predominantly a pale sandy orange with splashes of light green! It reminds us of the sun striking a bush-fringed ridge.  You have too look...
    $394.00 AUD
    $394.00 AUD
  • This is a lovely medium sized toki pendant made from a gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade.This is a lovely medium sized toki pendant made from a gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    HERO
    HERO - Jade toki pendant  The Jade Anchor This is a blade of earth itself. It could have been sharpened by time... Carved from New Zealand flower jade, its colours don’t just sit there - they move. Greens that ripple like shadowed forests, the...
    $218.00 AUD
    $218.00 AUD
  • This picture shows a large hand-carved contemporary koru pendant. It is carved from New Zealand Kokopu jade and is suspended from a hand-plaited, black cord.This picture shows a large hand-carved contemporary koru pendant. It is carved from New Zealand Kokopu jade and is suspended from a hand-plaited, black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    MOTHERLAND
    MOTHERLAND - Kokopu Jade Koru Pendant The Pounamu used for this medium-large sized and beautifully carved Koru is stunning! A truly original and unique carving made from kokopu jade with colours and inclusions we are unlikely to see again! Hold MOTHERLAND up to the...
    $375.00 AUD
    $500.00 AUD
    $375.00 AUD
  • A large and beautiful hand carved toki pendant. This piece is carved from New Zealand flower jade by NZ Pacific. This is a wonderful large toki bound with a black cord and a traditional black lashing.A large and beautiful hand carved toki pendant. This piece is carved from New Zealand flower jade by NZ Pacific. This is a wonderful large toki bound with a black cord and a traditional black lashing.
    NZ Pacific
    WITHIN THE CORE
    WITHIN THE CORE - a hand carved New Zealand jade toki pendant. There's an old saying, that in nature, 'nothing is perfect, and everything is perfect' - this toki is testament to the truth of this! WITHIN THE CORE is a large, lightly polished Toki, carved...
    $849.00 AUD
    $849.00 AUD
  • Hand carved bone dolphin pendant with black adjustable cord.Hand carved bone dolphin pendant with black adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    DOLPHIN DANCE
    DOLPHIN DANCE - a wonderful, fantastical dolphin pendant, smooth and wonderful... Hand carved from bone. DOLPHIN DANCE is a fabulous gift for someone who loves the ocean - and maybe that's you! If you like handcrafted, traditional art to wear, and if you appreciate...
    $166.00 AUD
    $166.00 AUD
  • Hand carved bone whale tail pendant with black adjustable cord.Hand carved bone whale tail pendant with black adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    DEEP WISDOM
    DEEP WISDOM This design has lovely traditional, decorative detail - it is finely engraved and culminates in a graceful whaletail. The whale is revered in Māori mythology. They were called upon for protection and guidance on the long canoe journey's to New Zealand. There...
    $166.00 AUD
    $166.00 AUD
  • Hand carved jade matau, hook, pendant. Hand made in New Zealand from beautiful and striking Jade.Hand carved jade matau, hook, pendant. Hand made in New Zealand from beautiful and striking Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    KERMADEC
    KERMADEC - a handmade matau pendant carved from a very distinctive, colourful piece of New Zealand jade. This is a real show-stopper! A strong pendant, beautifully carved and visually imposing. Of particular note is the exceptional stone used here. A very unusual piece of...
    $396.00 AUD
    $396.00 AUD
  • Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. The quality of the workmanship and design is outstanding - this is a piece you will want to wear all the time. We have suspended this from a 4-plait black cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots and black binding.Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. The quality of the workmanship and design is outstanding - this is a piece you will want to wear all the time. We have suspended this from a 4-plait black cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots and black binding.
    NZ Pacific
    FLORA TOKI
    FLORA TOKI A small, hand carved Toki, beautifully bound and finished. FLORA TOKI is carved from a lovely piece of New Zealand Jade. It is a beautiful light, minty green colour - we love this little piece of Art to Wear! A great gift if you are looking...
    $211.00 AUD
    $211.00 AUD
  • Single twist pendant. Hand carved from rare New Zealand flower jade this is a beautiful pounamu pendant. The cord is hand plaited in a tan colour and is length adjustable. It has a floret in gold. It is a delicate and very beautiful greenstone pendant. For sale online by NZ Pacific.Single twist pendant. Hand carved from rare New Zealand flower jade this is a beautiful pounamu pendant. The cord is hand plaited in a tan colour and is length adjustable. It has a floret in gold. It is a delicate and very beautiful greenstone pendant. For sale online by NZ Pacific.
    NZ Pacific
    MEADOW
    MEADOW A medium sized, single twist. This is a beautiful piece, carved in a full-bodied design that promotes the stone. We've added a cord in our Sahara colour, with a Golden Harvest Floret, to really draw out the colours in the pounamu. This is...
    $333.00 AUD
    $333.00 AUD
  • Hand carved jade matau pendantHand carved jade matau pendant
    NZ Pacific
    SINBAD
    SINBAD Handmade matau pendant carved from a very distinctive, varied and colourful piece of New Zealand jade. This is a real show-stopper! A strong pendant, beautifully carved and visually arresting. Take a moment to view the video to appreciate this wonderful rendition of a traditional...
    $400.00 AUD
    $400.00 AUD
  • Hand carved bone hook pendant hand made by Peter Mitchell in New Zealand. This bone hook is provided with an adjustable black cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Free delivery worldwide.Hand carved bone hook pendant hand made by Peter Mitchell in New Zealand. This bone hook is provided with an adjustable black cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Free delivery worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    DISCOVERY
    If you like handcrafted, traditional art to wear, and if you appreciate the finest craftsmanship - check this piece out, it's a beauty! DISCOVERY is carved from natural bone in New Zealand by Maori artist Peter Mitchell. We absolutely love the two tone matte and polished...
    $160.00 AUD
    $160.00 AUD
  • This picture shows a small sculptural hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from whale bone, paua shell and wood, and is a colourful blue grey colour. It is shown on a stand made from argillite stone and is held in a brass cradle. One only, free shipping worldwide.This picture shows a small sculptural hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from whale bone, paua shell and wood, and is a colourful blue grey colour. It is shown on a stand made from argillite stone and is held in a brass cradle. One only, free shipping worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    MATAU NUI
    MATAU NUI is spectacular, rustic, raw and true to its design - the pā kahawai. Pā Kahawai are a lure that was used throughout Polynesia to troll for fish. This particular design was specifically made to catch Kahawai - a sea trout common in...
    $1,451.00 AUD
    $1,451.00 AUD

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