An exquisite Matau (Hook) handcrafted from the most amazing piece of dark Kawakawa Pounamu and mounted onto a wonderful piece of water worn Auhunga Pounamu. The incredible depth of colour in this carving is so unique and refreshing. It is like looking into the great depths of the ocean on a cloudy day, with just a hint of a white frothy wave breaking its surface. Such a rare and very special carving from a very talented master carver.
Hei 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 for jewellery purposes.
Base - Auhunga- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Arahura River area, West Coast. Auhunga Pounamu is a pale opaque green colour. Resembling the Southern New Zealand mountains, its --name translates to frosty, given as the intermediate of Inanga and Kawakawa.
Hand Carved by Des Hetherington
Size Sculpture - 110mm tall x 58mm wide
Stand - 97mm long x 115mm wide x 170mm high (including sculpture)
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.
