Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fishhook Pendant lashing the potential and peace found

the potential and peace found in the whenua (land)

It measures 90mm by 17mm

This roimata was carved by Aden Hoglund from inanga pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

This hiku tohorā was carved by Jeremy Walsh from pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

It measures 73mm by 26mm

Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fishhook Pendant lashing the potential and peace foundThe 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 Peter Mitchell from beef bone. It measures 50mm by 30mm, has a