An incredible Hei Matau carved from a fabulous piece of Marsden Flower Pounamu. The tones of this piece are simply gorgeous, Such wonderful bright tones in a beautiful semi polish finish making this piece glow. An exquisite piece by an expert carver.
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.
This a Genuine West Coast Kahurangi Flower Jade from the Marsden, West Coast area.A highly translucent, light-ish green shade, free from dark spots and other flaws. One of the rarest varieties, held in high esteem by the Maori.The most prized Greenstone in New Zealand is flower
jade, Greenstone with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring comes from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.
Hand Carved by Des Hetherington
Size
Sculpture - 183mm tall x 83mm wide x 15mm thick
Stand - 91mm dia x 93mm high
Total Height 208mm
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