Bone Pendant Hei Matau
$232.00
Code:PMITCHELL04749
A Hei Matau (Fish Hook) bone pendant carved by master carver Peter Mitchell.
The hei matau is a traditional Māori bone or greenstone (pounamu) pendant carved in the stylised shape of a fish hook. It symbolises prosperity, good fortune, and safe travel, particularly over water, while honoring the deep spiritual connection to the ocean and the role of the provider.
Master carver Peter Mitchell draws deeply from his European, Māori, and Pitcairn Island heritage. Based in traditional Māori craft, his work heavily features elements of the natural world and cultural storytelling, from the vital role of fishing to the flowing curves of the native koru (unfurling fern frond). Educated in Wellington, Peter’s early artistic development was shaped by a love for technical drawing. A builder by trade, he channels this precision and creative talent into sculpting high-quality bovine and whalebone pendants. His celebrated work has been featured in premier galleries and museums across New Zealand for over 30 years.
Height: 45mm
Width: 30mm
Beef Bone
Sliding knot for adjusting the length
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