A beautiful Hei Matau (Hook) carved from Kahotea Pounamu and suspended from a Sterling Silver bail - the shifting lighter tones on the Hook are stunning - a marvelous taonga.
Hei Matau(Fishhook) - Originally Maori have been fishermen. Their main food source was the sea, so a fishhook of high quality was a very 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 traveling across water.
Kahotea
– Pounamu from the Greenstone, West Coast area. A type streaked or flecked with white. The name Kahotea derives from Kaho, meaning light coloured tea (white or clear).
Hand carved by Deane Moreton
Size 45 mm long x 26mm wide. Total length including bail 51mm
All pendants come supplied with a 45cm Gold Plated chain
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