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Kokopu Greenstone Hei Matau Fish Hook Pendant
(CP081)
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Kokopu Greenstone Hei Matau Fish Hook Pendant
This is a very special piece. It is carved from Kokopu pounamu by renowned traditional greenstone carver George Campbell.
This very special pendant is a one off carving and will not be available again.
The pendant measures 70mm (2.75 inches) long, 45mm (1.77 inches) wide and 6mm (0.24 inches) deep. It comes suspended on a waxed plaited adjustable cord which features traditional Maori binding. It is 100% hand made and comes in a presentation box with meaning cards.
George Campbell
was born on the Arahura river, he is of the Poutini Ngai Tahu Tribe of the west coast of New Zealand and is known as the Kaitiaki o te Pounamu (The protector of greenstone). George only carves with pounamu from the west coast. he is a renowned traditional greenstone carver. He works mainly with inanga and aotea pounamu.
Kokopu Greenstone
The greenstone earns the name 'Kokopu' due to it's appearance. This greenstone is also known as 'Speckled Trout'. The darker spots on the stone are similar to the patterns found on the 'Kokopu', which is the Maori name for the NZ native 'trout'.
Hei Matau
This magnificent pure sculptural form is abstracted from the shape of a Maori fishhook or matau. It refers to the fabulous fishhook of the demigod Maui with which he fished up the North Island of New Zealand. The Hei matau is a symbol of strength, determination, peace, prosperity and good health. It is also said that the hei matau protects the wearer when travelling especially over water.
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