A magnificent Matau (Hook) handcrafted from an absolutely stunning piece of Kahotea Pounamu and presented on a gorgeous water worn Kokopu Pounamu base. The incredible bright colour of the Kahotea Pounamu along with the starburst of the light base create an incredibly beautiful master piece. An exceptional taonga to last several lifetimes.
Matau (Fishhook) - Originally Māori 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.
Hei Matau - This a Genuine West Coast Kahotea Greenstone from the Greenstone, West Coast area. A type streaked or flecked with white. The name Kahotea derives from Kaho, meaning light coloured tea (white or clear).
Base - 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 Ross Crump
Size
Sculpture - 90mm tall x 55mm wide
Stand - 65mm x 170mm x 165mm high (including sculpture) approx
