A hand crafted Matau Koru necklace carved by Tamaki Makaurau Carving Studio.

It includes an adjustable waxed braid cord, a traditional woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.

Size:
40mm Long (1,3 Inches)

The Maori people were great mariners and fishermen so the Matau is therefore one of the most powerful symbols used in Maori culture as it represents prosperity, abundance and fertility.
It also is said to provide good luck and safety when traveling over water.
The wearer of a Hei-Matau is seen as a provider and protector who is strong willed and determined to succeed in life.

Handmade in New Zealand

Handmade in New Zealand

Handmade in New Zealand

Handmade in New Zealand

Handmade in New Zealand

A large hand carved bone fish hook necklace or "Hei-Matau" in Maori.

It includes a waxed braid adjustable cord , a traditional woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.

Size:
50mm Long (2 Inches)

The Maori people were great mariners and fishermen so the Matau is therefore one of the most powerful symbols used in Maori culture as it represents prosperity, abundance and fertility.
It also is said to provide good luck and safety when traveling over water. The wearer of a Hei-Matau is seen as a provider and protector who is strong willed and determined to succeed in life.

A small hand carved and stained bone fish hook necklace or "Hei-Matau" in Maori featuring traditional bindings.
 

It includes a waxed braid cord with hand carved bone toggle, a traditional woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.

Size:
50mm Long (2,0 Inches)
 

The Maori people were great mariners and fishermen so the Matau is therefore one of the most powerful symbols used in Maori culture as it represents prosperity, abundance and fertility.
It also is said to provide good luck and safety when traveling over water. The wearer of a Hei-Matau is seen as a provider and protector who is strong willed and determined to succeed in life.

Please note:
Natural stained carvings are not color fast in water so do not swim or shower wearing a stained carving.

A large hand made traditional Pacific style fish hook pendant or "Hei-Matau" in Maori, with a bone barb bound onto the native wooden shank.

It includes an adjustable thick plaited waxed braid cord, a traditional woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.

Size:    
60mm Long (2.4 Inches)     

The Maori and Pacific peoples were great mariners and fishermen so the Matau is therefore one of the most powerful symbols used in Maori culture as it represents prosperity, abundance and fertility.
It also is said to provide good luck and safety when traveling over water. The wearer of a Hei-Matau is seen as a provider and protector who is strong willed and determined to succeed in life.

A hand crafted Toki (Adz Blade) bone carving necklace with traditional engravings.

Featuring complex traditional bindings with a hand plaited waxed braid cord and carved bone toggle.
It also includes a traditional woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.

Size:
Medium 70mm Long (2.75 Inches)

This design represents the Adz which was used to carve the great canoes and also to cut and work timber for the fortresses or Pahs in which the Maori lived. It was such an important tool in Maori life that it became regarded as a symbol of power, authority and good character. It is also the mark of the craftsman and artist bringing together head, hand and heart.