This contemporary Hei Matau is hand carved from Kahurangi Pounamu, with its bright green tones contrasted by the raw outer stone left intentionally untouched. The hook form is cleanly half-cut from the face of the piece, giving it a striking sculptural quality that blends refinement with natural texture. Finished to a smooth polish on the carved surfaces, it carries clarity, contrast, and a bold modern presence.
Hei Matau(Fishhook) - Originally Maori have been fishermen. Their main food source was the sea, so a fishhook of high quality was a very valuable item to own. The hook became a symbol of prosperity, abundance, good health, power, authority and respect for the sea and its life in it. They also provide good luck and safety while travelling across water.
Kahurangi- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Marsden, West Coast area. Kahurangi is the rarest variety of pounamu. It is highly translucent and often comes in vivid shades of green. Small, feather-like markings in the stone can give a cloud effect – although to be classed as Kahurangi, this effect must not reduce the stone’s clarity. The word Kahurangi also indicates nobility and refers to precious jewels and held in high esteem by Māori.
Carved by
Deane Moreton
Size 67mm Long x 41mm wide x 12mm thick
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