Hei Matau Black Marsden Raukaraka - Greenstone Fishhook Pendant

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Hei Matau Black Marsden Raukaraka - Greenstone Fishhook PendantThe treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required our tpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners. The lines and curves of the matau (fishhook) not only represent abundance and prosperity but also safe passage across life's journeys, echoing the voyages undertaken by those who first explored and settled Te Moana nui a Kiwa the vast Pacific. This hei matau was carved by Jeremy Walsh from black marsden raukaraka

This nguru was hand-carved by Alex Sands from crocodile tooth

Worn on special occasions

you are free to come by anytime Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm to our studio in Frankton (address below) to drop off your taonga for any of our services

It measures 107 x 34 mm

This pendant may be the ideal gift for one who you wish to orient your life around

With expertise and power the carver wields the adze

Pounamu ring external diameter - 21 x 21mm

Hei tiki can be seen as ornaments of honor and status

who is also a sculptor

extends upwards to the center of the forehead

Has a semi-gloss finish

It measures 45mm by 23mm