WIRIHANA
Memorials & Headstones
Oamaru stone Memorials
These memorials are hand carved one off pieces set on granite
Every now and then I get the chance to carve memorials. And this is where I offer them to whānau if a piece connects.
The stone I carve for these taonga is Oamaru limestone. Oamaru stone is a natural limestone cut out of the hills of Oamaru in the bottom of the South Island. It is a heavy, durable stone that once sealed makes a long lasting, stunning headstone / memorial.
Every carving block holds its own grain and natural colors. Making each carving very much individual and one off.
Oamaru stone, like any other natural stone does have to be maintained from time to time. Such as spraying a moss killer on the stone every now & then to keep its natural look.
Every piece is fully sealed before pickup by whānau
These packages are one off and available for purchase right now. So if there is a package that interest whānau let me know.
Ngā mihi
Small Saddle Set
Overall height of 500mm
Normally $2980.oo
$2400.oo Ref# 88
Price Includes:
- 1 x Oamaru stone Manaia 400mm height
- 1 x Black granite Half saddle
- 1 x Black granite base
- 1 x Gold vase
- Porcelain Headstone photo 7 x 9cm oval
- Engraved lettering in white up to 140 letters on half saddle
& 60 letters on base splay
- 24 carat gold leaf lettering available at additional $6 per letter
Represents a spiritual guardian
Manaia
Matau / Hook
Small Saddle Set
0verall height of 500mm
Normally $2980.00
$2400.oo Ref# 75
Price Includes:
- 1 x Oamaru stone Matau / Hook 390mm height
- 1 x Black granite Half saddle 400mm x 275mm
- 1 x Black granite base 480mm x 260mm
- 1 x Gold vase
- Porcelain Headstone photo 7 x 9cm oval
- Engraved lettering in white up to 140 letters on half saddle
& 60 letters on base splay
- 24 carat gold leaf lettering available at additional $6 per letter
Represents the joining of two people or peoples through the journey of life, no matter where their
paths may take them separately they always remain strongly connected through aroha and loyalty.
The double spiral represents unity, connection and a loving relationship.
Pikorua/Eternity Twist
Normally $6200.oo
$5400.oo Ref#160
Price Includes:
- 1 x Oamaru stone Pikorua / Eternity twist 800mm high
- 1 x Half saddle black granite plaque 750mm high x 400mm wide
- 1 x Black granite base 900mm wide x 300mm
- 2 x vases (gold or silver)
- 1 x Porcelain Headstone photo 8 x 10cm oval
- Engraved lettering in white up to 80 letters on base & 200 letters on saddle
- 24 carat gold leaf lettering available at additional $6 per letter
Aroha/Unity
Normally $7500.oo
$6980.oo Ref#205
Price Includes:
- 1 x Oamaru stone Aroha Koru sculpture 500mm on black granite
pedestal
- 2 x Black granite half saddles 650mm x 350mm
- 1 x Black granite base 1200mm x 300mm
- 2 x vases (gold)
- Porcelain Headstone photo 8 x 10cm oval
- Engraved lettering in white up to 180 letters on half saddle &
80 letters on base splay
- 24 carat gold leaf lettering available at additional $6 per letter
Please Note: Price only includes engraving & photo for one saddle.
Represents eternal aroha between two people or peoples.
Whale Tail
Represents protection and strength on a spiritual journey.
Normally $6200.oo
$5400.oo Ref#200
Price Includes:
-1 x Oamaru stone Whale tail sculpture 750mm high
- 1 x Large black granite saddle 750mm high x 400mm wide
- 1 x Black granite base 910mm wide x 300mm deep x 105mm high
- 2 x vases (gold or silver)
- Porcelain Headstone photo 8 x 10cm oval
- Engraved lettering in white up to 80 letters on base & 200 letters on plaque
- 24 carat gold leaf lettering available at additional $6 per letter
Pikorua / Eternity Twist Set
Stunning Kawakawa granite double set
Normally $7300.oo
$6800.oo Ref# 196
Price Includes:
- 1 x Kawakawa green granite Pikorua / Eternity twist 600mm height
- 2 x Kawakawa green half saddles 650mm x 350mm
- 1 x Kawakawa green granite base 900mm x 300mm
- Porcelain Headstone photo 8 x 10cm oval
- Engraved lettering in white up to 80 letters on base & 220 letters on plaque
- 24 carat gold leaf lettering available at additional $6 per letter
Please Note: Price only includes engraving & photo for one saddle.