This Hei Matau pendant, hand-carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, reveals the rich and slightly speckled tones which make this Greenstone type so distinctive. The carving shows a classical hook design with a smooth polish enhancing the carving's shape and the Greenstone - a wonderful taonga.
Hei Matau/Fishhook - Originally Māori were fishermen. Their main food source was the sea, so a fishhook of high quality was an unbelievably 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 for gem purposes.
Carved by Trent Lawrie
Size 98mm long 58mm wide x 11mm thick
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