Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide good luck and safety on water, and are therefore thoughtful gifts for travellers. This piece was designed and hand carved from cow bone.
Sands Carving Studio has a talented team of greenstone carvers who create a wide range of pounamu sculptures along with whalebone carving and bronze sculptures and jewellery made with various materials. Whether you’re looking for a jade pendant ,Māori patu or Māori musical instruments , our carving experts can create what you want. We’re Waikato-based with a workshop in Hamilton. Visitors to the workshop can learn the process we go through to create a jade carving and view the collection of display pieces and pieces for sale. We’re open to the public by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 2pm. Contact us to book in or browse our taonga for sale and make your choice by ordering online.
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New Zealand Maori Tribal Style Hand Carved Bone 'HEI-MATAU'( Fish Hook) Safe Journey Necklace-9 Styles 03
Stained Bone Hei Matau - Makana Hut
A hand carved and stained bone fish hook or Hei-Matau in Maori style. It includes a waxed braid cord with hand carved bone toggle, a traditional woven
Stained Bone Hei Matau
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New Zealand Maori Tribal Style Hand Carved Bone 'HEI-MATAU'( Fish Hook) Safe Journey Necklace-9 Styles 03
New Zealand Maori Tribal Style Hand Carved Bone 'HEI-MATAU'( Fish Hook) Safe Journey Necklace-9 Styles 03
Hei Matau Fish Hook, Hei Matau Necklace
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