A fabulous Matau carved from a fantastic piece of Kokopu Pounamu. The markings of this piece are simply delectable, just oh so stunning. Such lovely colour in a beautiful finish with notches all around 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 Kokopu Greenstone from the Taramakau River area, West Coast.Comes in many colour variations from light to dark browns, creamy whites, light blues, olive greens to yellow even golden. Also known as trout-stone named after the dark brown, olive green and yellowish markings found on the three species of native freshwater trout. The spotted textures and range of colour give this stone a diverse presence.
Hand Carved by Reagan Willis-Bregmen
Size
Sculpture - 218mm tall x 121mm wide x 12mm thick
Rimu Stand - 79mm wide x 30mm high x 226mm long
Total Hight 275mm
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