Photos of carvings by Bette Thompson: three views of a Yud, a carved pointing hand on the end of a 25cm stick; also photos of grimmacing Maori statues.

Custom carving

I have been a carver of wood for as long as I can remember, and was fortunate to study with renowned Maori carver  John (Hone) Taiapa in the 1960’s.

Now living in Vancouver, BC, I carve yadim, wall plaques, statuettes and hiking poles in traditional and personal designs.