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Use the form on the right to contact me anytime. I will get back to you as soon as possible.  

Or if you prefer email me: adoughty@bonecraft.co.nz

Alternatively, you can call me on +64 27519 0724

If you are outside of New Zealand, please keep in mind the time difference. (+12 hours GMT). 

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36 Meadowville Avenue
Christchurch, Canterbury, 8024
New Zealand

+64 27519 0724

Andrew Doughty is a New Zealand based Bone and Stone carver and artist. Each carving is handcrafted with love. His wish is to create carvings that communicate peace and hope.

Levi_finished carving

I have just completed this commissioned bone carving for a special and strong man Levi Vaoga.  Levi represented New Zealand 11 times at the World Strong Man competition! He was also the face of Mitre 10 for many years (Big is Good).
This carving has a mixture of Celtic, Samoan and Maori cultural influences and depicts his life story. It is steeped in meaning...
His amazing life story can be seen on You Tube here...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4PFSycg2bE

Bone carving - Neart-a-fatu

Bone carving - Neart-a-fatu

The name of the carving is ‘Neart-a-fatu’. The meaning of this name is as follows: ‘Neart’ is the Scottish Gaelic word for Strength. It means “intensity of a force or power” and “the quality of being strong”. ‘A-fatu’ is Samoan for “of Heart”. So, over all this represents not only physical strength, but also the strength of character and strong determination which comes from a great heart. 

Each aspect of this carving represents the life of Levi Vaoga. This is the front. 

"Neart-a-fatu" (back of the carving)

"Neart-a-fatu" (back of the carving)

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Bone carving - Neart-a-fatu
"Neart-a-fatu" (back of the carving)

Levi_finished carving

I have just completed this commissioned bone carving for a special and strong man Levi Vaoga.  Levi represented New Zealand 11 times at the World Strong Man competition! He was also the face of Mitre 10 for many years (Big is Good).
This carving has a mixture of Celtic, Samoan and Maori cultural influences and depicts his life story. It is steeped in meaning...
His amazing life story can be seen on You Tube here...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4PFSycg2bE