Hei Matau Kahurangi - Greenstone Fishhook Pendant

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Hei Matau Kahurangi - 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 kahurangi pounamu sourced

This porohita was carved by Allen Harnett from paua shell

This hiku tohorā was carved by Aaron Marshall from inanga pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

Bottom Stone - 21 x 21 x 3mm

but for a single standard break we charge a $125 fee

This piece was hand carved and polished by Conrad Henderson

It measures 100mm by 44mm and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord

This piece was hand carved by Naki Fehoko

This pair was carved by Wendy Marshall from kahurangi pounamu

This pair was carved by Samuel Potter from kōkopu pounamu and measure 7 x 1

It measures 78mm by 8mm and are hung with sterling silver hooks

This knife

Rei puta symbolise this connection