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The treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required our tūpuna (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 elegant hei matau was carved by Jeremy Walsh from high-quality Marsden flower raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 63mm by 37mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.
Collections: Jeremy Walsh and Alicia Taylor, The Archives
Category: Fishhook, Greenstone, Hei Matau, Jeremy Walsh, Marsden Flower, Pendant, Pounamu, Raukaraka, Taonga
Type: Hei Matau