Bone Hei-Matau (Hooks) - Page 1:

These very stylised fish hook bone carvings or pendants represent prosperity,abundance, fertility and strength. They are also seen as good luck charms, particularly for those traveling over water. Hei-Matau are symbols of power and authority which are held in great reverence by the Maori people.

All carvings are supplied complete with a traditional style cord & bag.
Most cords are hand made from black waxed braid with a loop and bone toggle fitted. A woven flax presentation case and information on the meaning of the design is also included.
Cords & Packing Detail
Fast airmail shipping worldwide is now just US$6.95 for up to 5 pendants.

Hei-Matau 1.11		Hei-Matau 1.46		Hei-Matau 1.16		Hei-Matau 1.19
50mm Long (2 Inches)		50mm Long (2 Inches)		45mm Long (1.75Inches)		45mm Long (1.75 Inches)
US$40		US$45		US$43		US$43

Matau 1.53		Matau 1.48		Matau 1.49		Matau 1.44
55mm Long (2.2 inches)		45mm Long (1.75 inches)		40mm Long (1.6 inches)		40mm Long (1.6inches)
US$40		US$40		US$40		US$40
With Paua Shell Inlays

Small Hei-Matau 1.17s		Hei-Matau 1.17		Bound Hei-Matau 1.17b
40mm Long (1.6 Inches)		50mm Long (2 Inches)		50mm Long (2 inches)
US$40		US$50		US$60
		Now Only US$40		Now Only US$50

Hei-Matau 1.36		Hei-Matau 1.18		Bound Hei-Matau 1.18b
45mm Long (1 3/4 Inches)		50mm Long (2 Inches)		50mm Long (2 Inches)
US$40		US$40		US$60
				Now Only US$50

 

Hei-Matau 1.23		Hei-Matau 1.55		Hei-Matau 1.20		Hei-Matau 1.22
50mm Long (2 Inches)		50mm Long (2 Inches)		45mm Long (1.75 Inches)		45mm Long (1.75 Inches)
US$50		US$45		US$50		US$40
Now Only US$40				Now Only US$40

Very Limited Stock Vailable
Matau S133		Matau S134
60mm Long (2.3 Inches)		65mm Long (2.6 Inches)
US$60		US$60
Out Of Stock		Out Of Stock
Carved in Deer Antler by Sio
Check Out Sio's Custom Carvings at: Sio Featured Gallery

Hei-Matau 1.51A		Hei-Matau 1.51B
50mm Long (2 Inches)		40mm Long (1.6 Inches)
US$30		US$28

Hei-Matau 1.54		Matau/Manaia 1.52		Hei-Matau 1.24		Hei-Matau 1.25
55mm Long (2.2 inches)		55mm Long (2.2 inches)		50mm Long (2 Inches)		45mm Long (1.75 Inches)
US$40		US$47		US$40		US$30

Hei-Matau 1.27a		Hei-Matau 1.27c		Hei-Matau 1.27d		Hei-Matau 1.56
45mm Long (1.75 Inches)		50mm Long (2 Inches)		45mm Long (1.75 Inches)		55mm Long (2.2 inches)
US$40		US$40		US$40		US$40

Hei-Matau 1.28		Hei-Matau 1.29		Hei-Matau 1.30		Hei-Matau 1.31
50mm Long (2 Inches)		50mm Long (2 Inches)		50mm Long (2 Inches)		50mm Long (2 Inches)
US$40		US$40		US$30		US$40

Hei-Matau 1.32		Hei-Matau 1.33		Hei-Matau 1.34		Hei-Matau 1.35
45mm Long (1.75 Inches)		35mm Long (14 Inches)		45mm Long (1.75 Inches)		65mm Long (2.5 Inches)
US$35		US$40		US$30		US$40

Small Bone Matau
Hei-Matau 1.45a		Hei-Matau 1.45b		Hei-Matau 1.45c		Hei-Matau 1.45d
40mm Long (1.6 Inches)		32mm Long (1.25 Inches)		35mm Long (1.4 Inches)		40mm Long (1.5 Inches)
US$25		US$20		US$20		US$25

Small Stained Bone Matau
Hei-Matau 1.47a		Hei-Matau 1.47b		Hei-Matau 1.47c		Hei-Matau 1.86cs		Hei-Matau 1.86ds		Hei-Matau 1.86es
30mm Long (1.2 Inches)		32mm Long (1.3 Inches)		35mm Long (1.4 Inches)		35mm Long (1.4 Inches)		35mm Long (1.4 Inches)		35mm Long (1.4 Inches)
US$20		US$20		US$20		US$20		US$20		US$20
Very Limited Stock Available

Weekly Super Specials = Limited Time Only = Stock Clearance =   Hei-Matau 1.27b Hei-Matau 1.42 Hei-Matau 1.26 50mm Long (2 Inches)   40mm Long (1.5 Inches) 50mm Long (2 Inches) US$50   US$40   US$50     Now Only US$30   Now Only US$22   Now Only US$25 Super Special   Super Special   Super Special

Bound Hei-Matau B254a		Bound Hei-Matau B254b
70mm Long (2.75 Inches)		50mm Long (2 Inches)
US$65		US$55
Wood & Bone - Very Limited Stock Available -

Large Hei Matau NB115i		Small Hei Matau NB118i		Large Hei Matau NB115j		Small Hei Matau NB118j
85mm Long (3.3 inches)		60mm Long (2.25 inches)		85mm Long (3.3 inches)		60mm Long (2.25 inches)
US$75		US$70		US$75		US$70
		Now Only US$60				Now Only US$60

Small Hei Matau NB118k

60mm Long (2.25 inches)

US$70

Now Only US$60

Large Matau 1.57

85mm Long (3.3 inches)

US$58

By Featured Artist Sio
Matau S1001		Matau S1002		Matau S1003		Matau S1004
80mm Long (3.1 inches)		85mm Long (3.3 inches)		85mm Long (3.3 inches)		80mm Long (3.1 inches)
US$50		US$50		US$50		US$50
		Out Of Stock

By Featured Artist Sio
Matau S1006		Koru S1007		Matau S1008
80mm Long (3.1 inches)		85mm Long (3.3 inches)		85mm Long (3.3 inches)
US$50		US$50		US$50
		Out Of Stock

Stevie Ray Vaughan Bone Hei-Matau

This design as worn by Stevie Ray Vaughan brings the two very powerful elements of the Hei-Matau and the Manaia together into one, much as his unique music has done for the people over many years..
It comes in three sizes, the 65mm one which we believe is the same size as the one worn by Stevie, a smaller 50mm version and a tiny 35mm version.
It also includes the same plaited cord which includes a loop and bone toggle. The tiny 35mm version has a fine braided cord with a bound loop and bone toggle.

When ordering please let us know if you want the short choker style as worn by Stevie instead of the standard longer cord.
For the choker length cord please let us know the length you would like the cord to be (we will add a bit for fitting to the carving).

Large & Medium Sizes With Plaited Cords

Small Size With Braided Cord

SRV large		SRV medium		SRV small
65mm Long (2.5 inches)		50mm Long (2 inches)		35mm Long (1.4 inches)
US$65		US$55		US$40
Now Only US$45		Now Only US$40		Now Only US$30
Super Special

Featured Artists Selection - Deer Antler Hooks

Deer Antler Bound Matau Set B492 Each Hook 55mm Long (2.1 inches) One Set Only Available US$185 Supplied with removable antler crown display stand

Check out our Featured Artist Galleries for more amazing bone and antler hooks

Featured Artists Selection - Large Bound Bone Hooks

Bound Matau B235c Bound Matau B235e Bound Matau B235d Bound Matau B235h 75mm Long (3 inches)   75mm Long (3 inches)   75mm Long (3 inches)   75mm Long (3 inches) One Only Available   One Only Available   One Only Available   One Only Available US$65   US$65   US$65   US$65

Check out our Featured Artist Galleries for more amazing bone and antler hooks

These hooks can also have the top bindings and cord re-done in natural/tan or black on request at no extra charge

Featured Artists Selection

Large Matau B411f Large Matau B411 Large Matau B411b 75mm Long (3 inches)   75mm Long (3 inches)   75mm Long (3 inches) One Only Available   One Only Available   One Only Available US$58   US$58   US$58

Check out our Featured Artist Galleries for more amazing bone and antler hooks

Featured Artists & Unique or Limited Edition Custom Carvings:

These are very special carvings are often spectacular unique or limited edition pieces in bone, pearl, wood or jade from guest artists and are not part of our normal range.

These often reclusive artists take their inspiration not only from Maori mythology but also from the many other cultures that now share our beautiful land. They also illustrate the deep respect these artists have for the natural and spiritual worlds.

As soon as each carving is sold it will be removed from our site permanently so check for updates often and be quick when you find one that you like, it may be your only chance!!