Hei Matau-Manaia hook, Jade Pendant
SKUA handcrafted Jade Matau-Manaia pendant, finished with a high polish finish to bring out the qualilty of the stone, from our Auckland carving studio.
It includes an adjustable waxed braid cord, a traditional style woven presentation pouch and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.
Size:
45mm (1.77 inches)
Includes Free Tracked International Post Delivery World Wide.
The Maori people were great mariners and fishermen so the Matau is, therefore, one of the most powerful symbols used in Maori culture as it represents prosperity, abundance and fertility.
It also is said to provide good luck and safety when travelling over water. The wearer of a Hei-Matau is seen as a provider and protector who is strong-willed and determined to succeed in life. icate with ancestors on the other side. The manaia is a symbol of protection and guardianship.
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