Moko Pounamu Hei Matau (Hook) NZ Genuine Kahotea Greenstone - Mangaorapa
A stunning Hei Matau (hook) from a fantastic piece of Kahotea Pounamu. The design of this Hook is amazing and will make a treasured 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.
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).
Hand Carved by Donna Summer
Size 52mm long x 22mm wide x 7mm thick
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.