Aylmer Kenny Carvings

Kia Ora I'm Aylmer Kenny Welcome to Tangaroa Surfboards

About Aylmer

These custom hand-carved boards are a pathway to connect with my tupuna. My mum, she said "your tohunga are coming through and they want to show you something and you just need to keep your mind and your heart open".

Alot of my pieces are commissioned and the site will accept deposits in order to commence your unique carved gift or memorial piece.

Get in touch as we want to hear from you.

 

Tangaroa Surfboard Carvings

About Aylmer

These custom hand-carved boards are a pathway to connect with my tupuna. My mum, she said "your tohunga are coming through and they want to show you something and you just need to keep your mind and your heart open".

Alot of my pieces are commissioned and the site will accept deposits in order to commence your unique carved gift or memorial piece.

Get in touch as we want to hear from you.

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My Pepeha

 

Ko Tainui te waka

Tainui was the name of our Waka (canoe) that my people arrived at Aotearoa NZ (the Land of the Long White Cloud). There were 7 canoes that arrived as part of the Great Migration

Ko Whitireia te maunga

Whitreia is the name of our Mountain, located in Titahi Bay Porirua

Ko Porirua te Moana

Our body of water/ocean

Ko Ngati Toa te Iwi

Ngati Toa is my Tribe

Ko Takapuwahia te marae

Takapuwahia is the name of our Marae

Ko Toaranatira te whare tupuna

Toarangatira is the name of the house of our Ancestors. Whare means house, tupuna means ancestors.

 

My Pepeha

 

Ko Tainui te waka

Tainui was the name of our Waka (canoe) that my people arrived at Aotearoa NZ (the Land of the Long White Cloud). There were 7 canoes that arrived as part of the Great Migration

Ko Whitireia te maunga

Whitreia is the name of our Mountain, located in Titahi Bay Porirua

Ko Porirua te Moana

Our body of water/ocean

Ko Ngati Toa te Iwi

Ngati Toa is my Tribe

Ko Takapuwahia te marae

Takapuwahia is the name of our Marae

Ko Toaranatira te whare tupuna

Toarangatira is the name of the house of our Ancestors. Whare means house, tupuna means ancestors.

 

How Do I Book a Carving?

1. Add Board Deposit to the Cart then Checkout, transfer the deposit amount and Aylmer will contact you.

2. Chat with Aylmer, approve the sketch, pay the remaining amount before delivery.

3. Allow up to 30 days for your custom piece to be created. We ship world-wide!

BOOK YOUR BOARD

F.A.Q

How much do the carvings cost?

Each uniquely crafted board costs between $1,200 to $2,500 and is priced based on the time that the carving will take Aylmer to complete. Aylmer will disclose the full cost prior to starting as you will receive an invoice. Aylmer will sketch out your board whilst on the phone with you and send for your feedback before commencing.

Can I have personal items added to the carving?

Absolutely Aylmer can integrate almost any item to your one-off board!

How do I get the carving once it is finished?

If you are local to the Gold Coast or surrounding areas you may choose to pick the board up off Aylmer personally or have it picked up. If you are interstate or international, Aylmer has an excellent relationship with Warren Global logistics meaning it will be carefully wrapped up and dropped at the Gold Coast Airport for delivery to an airport of your choice, anywhere in the world.

How Do I Book a Carving?

1. Add Board Deposit to the Cart then Checkout, transfer the deposit amount and Aylmer will contact you.

2. Chat with Aylmer, approve the sketch, pay the remaining amount before delivery.

3. Allow up to 30 days for your custom piece to be created. We ship world-wide!

BOOK YOUR BOARD

F.A.Q

How much do the carvings cost?

Each uniquely crafted board costs between $1,200 to $2,500 and is priced based on the time that the carving will take Aylmer to complete. Aylmer will disclose the full cost prior to starting as you will receive an invoice. Aylmer will sketch out your board whilst on the phone with you and send for your feedback before commencing.

Can I have personal items added to the carving?

Absolutely Aylmer can integrate almost any item to your one-off board!

How do I get the carving once it is finished?

If you are local to the Gold Coast or surrounding areas you may choose to pick the board up off Aylmer personally or have it picked up. If you are interstate or international, Aylmer has an excellent relationship with Warren Global logistics meaning it will be carefully wrapped up and dropped at the Gold Coast Airport for delivery to an airport of your choice, anywhere in the world.