Moko Pounamu Hei Matau (Hook) NZ Genuine Kahotea Greenstone - Paekakariki
A beautiful pounamu handcrafted from a gorgeous piece of Kahotea Pounamu. This carving will be an amazing taonga for a very special person.
Hei Matau/Fishhook- Originally Māori 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.
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 Paul Anderson
Size 62mm long x 53mm wide x 9mm 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.







