A gorgeous Hei Matau (hook) from a wonderful piece of Hapopo Pounamu, with beautiful Kahotea clouds through it. A fantastic design that will be a much loved Taonga.
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.
Hapopo- Genuine West Coast Greenstone. It's colour ranges from medium green to a dark forest green with a unique mottled texture. The name originating from Kā Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay) which is in Poutini ki te toka (South Westland).
Kahotea
– Pounamu from the Greenstone, West Coast area. A type streaked or flecked with white. The name Kahotea derives from Kaho, meaning light coloured tea (white or clear).
Ngai Tahu Track and Trace Code P20174J8
Hand Carved by Paul Anderson
Size 56mm Long x 40mm wide x 6mm thick
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