Where Heritage Meets Craft
Each piece tells a story of heritage, passion, and the skilled hands that bring it to life.
Vaka — The Heart of Haihai Vaka Tufi
The vaka is Moko’s signature piece, the handcraft that has evolved the most over time. His early vakas followed traditional shapes and styles, but as his craft developed, they shifted into a sleeker, more modern form with new patterns and design features. The flower pattern shown here was a defining element of his 2025 work, marking a key stage in the evolution of Haihai Vaka Tufi’s style.
Contemporary Katoua Design
Uniquely Niuean, the katoua (spear) is a strong symbol of Niuean culture and identity, most often seen in the takalo (war dance) or gifted on important occasions. Moko began making mini katoua in 2021, starting with wider, more traditional shapes. Over time, he refined their form, balance, and overall look, creating a sleeker, modern style.
Today, the mini katoua as seen in this photo is one of his most popular pieces a contemporary way for people to carry or display a smaller tāoga that still holds deep cultural meaning.
Wearable Tāoga, Modern Identity
Moko began making pendants in 2024, starting with miniature katoua designs. Since then, he has created several variations, refining their shapes, colours, and style. Pendants offer a small, wearable way to carry Niuean identity — tāoga that stay close, whether worn daily or gifted.
His latest set features miniature pake kilikiki (cricket bats) in different village colours, adding a modern twist to Niuean culture. Each pendant reflects Haihai Vaka Tufi’s signature approach: meaningful pieces, handcrafted with intention, and designed to connect people back to Niue.