Hei Matau Kawakawa - Greenstone Fishhook Pendant Earrings This hei tiki measures 85mm

This hei tiki measures 85mm by 49mm inlaid with notches paua eyes and niho taniwha engraved on the back

The heart represents the wisdom of emotion

traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning

It measures 102mm by 49mm

Hei Matau Kawakawa - Greenstone Fishhook Pendant Earrings This hei tiki measures 85mmThe 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