A beautiful Hei Matau carved from a fine piece of Kahotea Pounamu. The swirling patterns in the Kahotea greenstone of this piece will be treasured by a lucky owner.
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 Dean Hetherington
Size 54mm long x 27mm wide x 4.8mm thick
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