A gorgeous Matau carved from a fantastic piece of Kawakawa Flower Pounamu. The markings of this piece are incredible, Mounted on a stunning river worn piece of Inanga Pounamu. Such lovely colour in a beautiful finish this will be a taonga for the generations. An exquisite piece by an expert carver.
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.
Genuine West Coast Greenstone – 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.
The most prized Greenstone in New Zealand is Flower
Jade ,
Greenstone with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring come from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.
Hand Carved by Reagan Willis-Bregmen
Size
Sculpture - 219mm tall x 81mm wide x 11mm thick
Base Inanga - 122mm wide x 47mm high x 109mm long
Total Hight 266mm approx.
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.
