This gorgeous Hei Matau (Hook) carved from Kawakawa Pounamu is a gorgeous deep coloured Greenstone - yet still possesses translucency. The carver has placed the lightening stone toward one edge of the Hook and faceted the face of the piece with great skill so that the perfect line running around the piece accentuates both the changing colour and shape - a fantastic 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 traveling 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 gem purposes.
Hand Carved by Kurtis Bell
Size 88mm Long x 45mm wide x 7mm thick
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