Ngāi Tahu Pounamu Hei Matau Pendant Large

This stunning pendant is individually hand-carved from genuine New Zealand pounamu (greenstone). Each piece has unique characteristics formed over millions of years, giving them their own identity, colour and character.

Each Ngāi Tahu piece comes with an information card, beautifully gift boxed for presentation, and a guarantee of authenticity "tracing code" - this allows you to go online and access the details relating to this piece of pounamu (its origin and genealogy)

The traditional roots of this taonga found in the legend of Maui who used a magical hook to fish up Te Ika-a-Māui - the North Island of Aotearoa. 
In a contemporary context, the matau has come to represent prosperity, abundance and safe travels across water.

The piece in the images is the exact piece you will receive.

Dimensions: approx 65mm tall

These items are handmade in New Zealand