Hei Matau Kawakawa - Greenstone Fishhook Pendant

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Hei Matau Kawakawa - 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 Alex Sands from kawakawa pounamu sourced from

are a tohu (sign) of our emotions in times of joy

This hei toki was carved by Samuel Potter from raukaraka black flower jade pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

This parāoa pouwhenua was hand carved by Alex Sands measures 20 x 4

It measures 71mm by 28mm and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord

represents growth

This kapeu was carved by Sam Potter from inanga pounamu sourced from the Arahura River of Te Wai Pounamu

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This pair was carved from Onewa stone with niho taniwha design

with engraved unaunahi

It measures 120mm by 60mm

This hei toki was carved by Aaron Marshall from inanga pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

the tools and skills necessary for stone-carving and will guide participants through the process of creating a hei matau pounamu