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Artist Profile

Conrad Henderson

Conrad Henderson

For his entire working career, Conrad has been drawn to natural New Zealand materials. Starting out as a native timber cabinet maker, he then progressed to teaching himself the processes of carving amber, wood, bone, and stone. From there, he formed his own carving studio - Lost Inspirations. Drawing inspiration from nature, it is evident that Conrad has a strong and respectful connection to the native materials that he works with. Conrad has ancestral ties to Ngāti Raukawa.

A selection of

Conrad's creations

New Zealand Greenstone Hook Necklace

New Zealand Greenstone Hook Necklace

From $468.00

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New Zealand Jade Hei Matau Pendant

New Zealand Jade Hei Matau Pendant

From $428.00

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New Zealand Pounamu Fish Hook Necklace

New Zealand Pounamu Fish Hook Necklace

From $428.00

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New Zealand Greenstone Heart Pendant

New Zealand Greenstone Heart Pendant

From $398.00

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New Zealand Greenstone Heart Pendant

New Zealand Greenstone Heart Pendant

From $278.00

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New Zealand Pounamu Breastplate Pendant

New Zealand Pounamu Breastplate Pendant

From $498.00

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New Zealand Pounamu Contemporary Breastplate

New Zealand Pounamu Contemporary Breastplate

From $398.00

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New Zealand Jade Classic Toki Pendant

New Zealand Jade Classic Toki Pendant

From $328.00

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Daniel Malcolm

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James Pirika

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Luke Gardiner

Luke Gardiner

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Hannah Sheehan

Hannah Sheehan

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Dylan Hati

Dylan Hati

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Foua Aliki Tuielu

Foua Aliki Tuielu

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