Hei Matau Raukaraka - Greenstone Fishhook Pendant

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Hei Matau 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 the vast Pacific. This hei matau was carved by Yuki Tanaka from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai

The pounamu has been sourced from the west coast of the south island

It comes with a custom

A contemporary form of aroha (love) and affection

This piece measures: 42 mm in diameter and can be worn on either side

not all is lost

with the carver taking the form of the rei parāoa (sperm whale tooth) and infusing it with their own inspiration

Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design

It measures 75mm by 57mm

It measures 109mm by 78mm

If you've got an unstrung taonga

with red wax eyes engraved with unaunahi

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