A gorgeous Matau (Hook) hand crafted from an incredible piece of Raukaraka Pounamu and mounted onto a magnificent piece of water worn Raukaraka Pounamu. The contrast in pattern between the base and the carving really make this Hei 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.
Hand Carved by Kaleb Schad
Size Sculpture 92mm high x 53mm wide
Base 167mm long x 126mm wide x 43mm high
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