This Hei Matau is carved from Kawakawa Flower Pounamu, showing deep green tones with lively Putiputi (Flower) patterning throughout the stone. The piece is shaped with smooth, flowing lines that show the carver’s skill beautifully, giving the form a graceful, uplifting movement. Finished with a fine polish, it has balanced presence, natural depth, and elegant character.
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 traveling across water.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
Putiputi (Flower) Jade- is New Zealand’s most prized Greenstone, with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring come from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.
Hand Carved by Kurtis Bell
Size 80mm Long x 40mm wide x 6.5mm thick
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