Pounamu Hei Matau 38mm kauri They are recognised internationally and

They are recognised internationally and within New Zealand as species in need of active conservation management

78cm x 11cm x 5cm

New Zealand Manuka Wood with Paua Shell Inlay on a plaited adjustable waxed nylon cord

such as tangihanga (funerals)

Pounamu Hei Matau 38mm kauri They are recognised internationally andNZ Pounamu On a waxed nylon cord. Adjustable length. 38 x 12 x 3mm About Hei Matau: The Hei Matau (fish hook) finds its origins in Maori legend the North Island of New Zealand was once a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner, Maui, using only a woven line and a hook made from the jawbone of his grandmother. The fish hook denotes the importance of fishing to the Maori and their strong relationship to Tangaroa, the god of the sea. Originally a