A fabulous Matau (Hook) hand crafted from a fantastic rich dark piece of Kawakawa Pounamu with the light rind showing at the base of the Matau and mounted onto a magnificent piece of reef Kawakawa Pounamu. The contrast in colour between the base and the carving really make this Matau stand out. A wonderful taonga for a special Person. This piece could be worn.
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.
Sculpture -
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 Glen Surgenor
Size Sculpture 95mm high x 74mm wide x 9mm thick
Base 160mm wide x 56mm deep x 46mm high
Total height 154mm
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.
