Hei Matau - Pounamu #1 clear A physical and symbolic sign

A physical and symbolic sign of both strength and protection

Large double-sided Hook Trophy (310mm high) crafted from plantation-grown gaboon using laser technology and hand-assembled

The single twist symbol consists of a closed loop with three knots

Toki were traditionally used as tools for carving and are seen as a symbol of power and authority

Approximate dimensions: W 120mm x L 50mm

Hei Matau - Pounamu #1 clear A physical and symbolic signThis stunning Hei Matau is carved from Kawakawa stone. Hei Matau is a symbol of prosperity and safety when traveling over the water. The fish hook is present throughout Mori culture, whether it is in reference to Tangaroa the God of the Sea, or Maui who caught Te Ika a Maui with the jawbone of his kaumatua (some stories say his grandfather and others his grandmother). Regardless it is a powerful taonga. Approximate dimensions: W 33mm x L 50mm