The Hei Matau (fish hook)
is a traditional Māori symbol representing strength, prosperity, and safe passage, particularly across water. It is closely connected to abundance and the skill of providing for family and community.
This Inanga Hei Matau features a graceful flowing form with a refined inner curve that reflects traditional fish hook design. The polished finish enhances the stone’s natural translucency, allowing light to move softly across the surface and highlight the gentle tonal variations within the pounamu.
Inanga pounamu is often chosen for its calm, balanced appearance, symbolising clarity, peace, and connection. The elegant shape and soft colouring make this piece especially suited for meaningful gifting or daily wear.
This pendant represents strength through gentleness — a reminder of resilience, protection, and the journey through life.
This pendant is ideal for those seeking meaningful jewellery that represents strength, resilience, and safe passage through life’s journey.
Hei Matau(Fishhook) - Originally Maori have been fishermen. Their main food source was the sea, so a fishhook of high quality was avery 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.
Hand Carved by Kurtis Bell
Size 85mm Long x 53mm wide x 4mm thick
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