Moko Pounamu Hei Matau Genuine NZ Kawakawa Greenstone & Sterling Silver - Motutangi

This gorgeous Hei Matau is hand carved from a gorgeous piece of Kawakawa Pounamu hung from a Sterling Silver bail with beautiful double Koru design carved in the bail, a very special taonga.

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.

Koru- The Māori word for bright or loop. It refers to the shoots of the silver fern. The circular movement to the inner core refers to "going back to the beginnings". The unfurling frond itself is symbolic for new life, new beginnings, hope, personal growth, purity nurturing, a new phase in life, the spirit of rejuvenation and peace.

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.

Handcrafted by Gilt & Deane Moreton

Stone size 57mm long x 29mm wide x 6mm thick Total length 64mm

This pendant is supplied with a 45cm Sterling Silver belcher chain.

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.