An incredible Hei Matau hand carved from a fantastic piece of Kawakawa Flower Pounamu. The markings of this piece are simply delectable. Such lovely bright orange colours top and bottom and a beautiful high polish and presented on a wonderful piece of Kawakawa reef Pounamu. This will be a taonga to pass on through the generations. This piece could also be worn if you wanted.
Hei Matau(Fishhook) - Originally Maori 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.
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 jewellery purposes.
Putiputi (Flower) Jade- is New Zealand’s most prized Greenstone, with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring come from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.
Hand Carved by Peter Bishop
Size - 185mm long x 84mm wide x 11mm thick
Base 123mm wide x 118mm deep x 51mm high
Total Height 143mm
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.
