Te Wahi Pounamu Hei Matau/ Koru Pendant

A wonderful contemporary Hei Matau (hook) carved from a fantastic piece of rich dark kawakawa pounamu. The unusual design of this Hook makes it a treasured taonga.

Traditionally the main source of food for Māori was from the sea so a fishhook of high quality was a very valuable item. The hook became a symbol of prosperity, abundance, good health, power, authority and respect for the sea and the life within it. It also is said to bring good luck and safe travel across water.

43mm X 26mm

Genuine West Coast Greenstone - Kawakawa. A dark rich green with varying intermediate shades, named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used for gem purposes.

Deane Moreton's family has been involved in the New Zealand greenstone industry since the early 1970's and Te Wahi Pounamu brings to fruitions his vision of creating authentic pounamu pieces .

From their origins as alluvial stone from the West Coast of the South Island to the beautiful carvings and jewellery you purchase,  Deane is committed to providing you with the information you need to discover the unique origins of your pounamu.

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