This Hei Matau (Hook) pendant is carved from a beautiful dark green piece of Kawakawa Pounamu. The Greenstone has some wonderful subtle features visible especially on the reverse of the piece - a marvelous 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 in gem purposes.
Hand Carved by Josh Manning
Size 62mm Long x 40mm wide x 6mm thick
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