This Hei Matau pendant has been hand carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, with deep green and mottled brown tones through the Greenstone. Its beautiful finish highlights the curves of the carving and the natural beauty of the Pounamu - a truly special 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 106mm long 48mm wide x 10mm thick
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