A stunning Matau hand carved from a fantastic piece of Kawakawa Pounamu. The markings of this piece are simply gorgeous. Such lovely rich colour in a beautiful satin finish and presented on a handmade Granite stand. This will be a taonga to pass on through the generations. This piece could also be worn if you wanted.
Hei Matau(Fishhook) - Originally Maori have been 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 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 for jewellery purposes.
Hand Carved by Jayme Anderson
Size Sculpture - 116mm tall x 72mm wide x 13mm thick
Granite Base 116 wide x 39mm deep x 43mm high
Total Height 157mm
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or device screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
