A fabulous Matau (Hook) hand crafted from an incredible piece of Raukaraka Pounamu and mounted onto a magnificent piece of water worn Kokopu Pounamu. The contrast in pattern and colour between the base and the carving really make this Matau stand out and be counted. A wonderful gift for that deserving person.
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.
Sculpture - Raukaraka- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Taramakau River Area. This is the term used by the Māori of the Cook Strait region of the Kawakawa variety that is streaked with a shade of olive green and has yellow and orange hues that blend into the greens. This stone shares its name with the New Zealand native Karaka tree.
Base - Kokopu- Greenstone from the West Coast 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 205mm high x 66mm wide x 12mm thick
Base 167mm deep x 130mm wide x 40mm high
Total height 240mm
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