Hei Matau-a-Māui - Hook of Maui Pendant Hiku Tohorā It measures 30mm by 21mm

It measures 30mm by 21mm

echoing the voyages undertaken by those who first explored and settled Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa - the vast Pacific

It is hung on a tan adjustable cord and can be worn on either side - with both sides showing intricate carvings

Matau-manaia are contemporary forms of wearable taonga

Hei Matau-a-Māui - Hook of Maui Pendant Hiku Tohorā It measures 30mm by 21mmThe 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 created by Jeremy Walsh from onewa (basalt) sourced from Mount Karioi, a