Hei Matau Kōkopu - Greenstone Fishhook Pendant

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Hei Matau Kōkopu - Greenstone Fishhook PendantThe treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required our tpuna (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 Te Moana nui a Kiwa the vast Pacific. This hei matau was carved by Aaron Marshall from kkopu pounamu sourced

It measures 64mm in diameter

This porohita was carved by Jeremy Walsh from black marsden raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

including shark teeth

This piece was hand carved and polished by Conrad Henderson

The pendant measures 52mm by 25mm with the individual segments measuring 29mm by 10mm each

It measures 102mm by 49mm

step by step

By the end of the workshop

It measures 290mm by 135mm and has a semi- gloss finish

This niho taniwha kōuma was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

These limited edition pair of Sterling Silver Cast Mako Teeth Earrings are forward-facing and measure 25mm x 10mm

participants will have a fully completed and bound porohita to take home