A stunning Hei Matau pendant handcrafted from a gorgeous piece of Kawakawa Pounamu, shaped into a lovely contemporary hook design that gives the piece real movement. The deep green stone has beautiful grey green colour variations as it moves down to the tip and has been expertly finished by this talented carver
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.
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.
Hand Carved by Shaun Gardiner
Size 48mm long x 17mm wide x 7mm thick
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