Hei Matau Pounamu Pendant - Authentic Maori Greenstone Fish Hook Necklace for Men & Women - Perfect for Gifts, Spiritual Protection & Cultural Jewelry

This beautiful Hei Matau pendant has been hand carved from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone/jade) by Moreton carvers based in Hokitika, South Island.

The Matau is the Māori name for fishhook and is a symbol of determination, strength, provision and safe travel over water. 

Pounamu is the Māori name for greenstone or nephrite jade which is only found in the South Island. It is an extremely tough material.