A beautiful hand carved piece of pounamu in the shape of a Fish Hook and lashed with braided cord for wearing.
The Hei Matau is a fascinating and culturally significant piece. The indigenous people of New Zealand, Maori, used Hei Matau similar to this one, to fish. Today, the Hei Matau pendant is believed to bring the wearer good luck during journeys, especially when travelling over water.
Pendant Size:
Length: 50mm
Width: 35mm
Traditionally lashed with black cord
Sliding knots for adjusting the length
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