A fabulous hand crafted Matau (Hook) from a fantastic bright orange piece of Kokopu Pounamu and mounted onto a magnificent piece of Kawakawa Pounamu. The contrast in colour between the base and the carving really make this Matau stand out and be counted. 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 - Kokopu- Greenstone from the West Coast Taramakau River area, West Coast. Comes in many colour variations from light to dark browns, creamy whites, light blues, olive greens to yellow even golden. Also known as trout-stone named after the dark brown, olive green and yellowish markings found on the three species of native freshwater trout. The spotted textures and range of colour give this stone a diverse presence.
Base - 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 83mm high x 35mm wide x 11mm thick
Base 55mm wide x 24mm deep x 38mm high
Total height 120mm
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.
