A fabulous Hei Matau hand carved from a fantastic piece of Inanga Pounamu. The markings of this piece are simply delectable. Such lovely soft colour in a beautiful matt satin finish and presented on a handmade Rimu wood stand. This will be a taonga for the generations.
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.
Inanga- Pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.
Hand Carved by Deane Moreton
Size Sculpture - 116mm tall x 78mm wide x 11mm thick
Rimu Stand - 93mm wide x 75mm deep x 164mm high
Total Height 180mm
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