Hand-carved pounamu pendant on a tightly braided cord with sliding knots for adjusting.
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.
Pounamu Size: 40mm length x 27mm width
Traditionally lashed with black cord
Sliding knots for adjusting length
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