Fish hook / Hei Matau

Prosperity ~ Abundance ~ Fertility

Much of Māori theology was based around the sea - Māori crossed the Pacific Ocean to find New Zealand (Aotearoa) in sailing canoes, fishing to survive these long and dangerous journeys.

Legend has it that New Zealand was once a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner Maui using a line of woven plant fibre and a bone hook - so the hook, or matau, is central to our Islands.

The wearer of a Hei-Matau is seen as a provider and protector who is strong willed and determined to succeed in life.

There are many styles of Hei-Matau from the true hook designs to more ornamental styles - scroll down and find your perfect Matau pendant.

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  • This koru/matau, is carved from a very striking New Zealand jade. It is both intricate and simple in design - it has hidden folds and smooth curves. A piece to be worn, the carving and the jade are both magnificent.This koru/matau, is carved from a very striking New Zealand jade. It is both intricate and simple in design - it has hidden folds and smooth curves. A piece to be worn, the carving and the jade are both magnificent.
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    JADE MARAUDER
    JADE MARAUDER a lovely small piece of jade art carved for us by Ric Moor. This stylish koru, is carved from very striking New Zealand jade. It is a wonderfully, character-filled piece of Kokopu jade. A beautiful green, dappled, interesting and unique. The best...
    $440.00 NZD
    $440.00 NZD
  • A hand carved large New Zealand Argillite double Hook, Matau, necklace. The cord is a grey colour and is adjustable in length. A large sized hand made double hook necklace by New Zealand artist Rueben Tipene. One off work of art to wear.A hand carved large New Zealand Argillite double Hook, Matau, necklace. The cord is a grey colour and is adjustable in length. A large sized hand made double hook necklace by New Zealand artist Rueben Tipene. One off work of art to wear.
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    KĀ
    KĀ - Ignite Matau Rua, Double Hook - Ignite your inner fire! Show your adventurous spirit and carry New Zealand's unique culture with you wherever you travel. This beautiful, edgy double Matau is perfectly balanced, uniting style and harmony in one powerful piece. Wear KĀ and take...
    $898.00 NZD
    $999.00 NZD
    $898.00 NZD
  • Hand carved large New Zealand Jade and Argillite Matau, hook carving displayed in a New Zealand Inanga Pounamu stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.Hand carved large New Zealand Jade and Argillite Matau, hook carving displayed in a New Zealand Inanga Pounamu stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.
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    KA TOHE AU
    KA TOHE AU - I will Persevere A spectacular sculptural Matau, carved by Kerry Thompson. This is an outstanding artwork carved in New Zealand pounamu and argillite. The matau sculpture is presented on a stand made from a beautiful inanga pounamu - a rare...
    $7,777.00 NZD
    $7,777.00 NZD
  • Green Jade hook pendantGreen Jade hook pendant
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    KAPITI
    KAPITI A smaller-sized, handmade matau pendant carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand jade. A lovely interpretation of the traditional Māori fishhook, this pounamu pendant attracts attention with its striking presence and careful craftsmanship. Carved from premium New Zealand jade, its dynamic curves...
    $348.00 NZD
    $348.00 NZD
  • Hand carved jade matau, hook, pendant. Hand made in New Zealand from beautiful and striking Jade.Hand carved jade matau, hook, pendant. Hand made in New Zealand from beautiful and striking Jade.
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    KERMADEC
    KERMADEC - a handmade matau pendant carved from a very distinctive, colourful piece of New Zealand jade. This is a real show-stopper! A strong pendant, beautifully carved and visually imposing. Of particular note is the exceptional stone used here. A very unusual piece of...
    $450.00 NZD
    $450.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a carved Matau, Hook, in New Zealand Jade. It is a hook shaped pendant pendant that culminates in a fish tail. It is provided with a black coloured cord that is length adjustable. Hand made in New Zealand by Andrew Doughty.This picture shows a carved Matau, Hook, in New Zealand Jade. It is a hook shaped pendant pendant that culminates in a fish tail. It is provided with a black coloured cord that is length adjustable. Hand made in New Zealand by Andrew Doughty.
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    KIA TAU TE RANGIMARIE KI A KOUTOU
    KIA TAU TE RANGIMARIE KI A KOUTOU - Peace be with you KIA TAU TE RANGIMARIE KI A KOUTOU is the work of Andrew Doughty - he has crafted a stunning Matau from New Zealand jade. Fishing was a sacred activity for early māori -...
    $666.00 NZD
    $666.00 NZD
  • Hand carved large New Zealand Argillite Stone Matau, hook carving displayed in a New Zealand Pākohe stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.Hand carved large New Zealand Argillite Stone Matau, hook carving displayed in a New Zealand Pākohe stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.
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    KINGFISHER
    NEW ARRIVAL KINGFISHER A spectacular sculptural Matau, carved by Kerry Thompson. This is an outstanding artwork carved in New Zealand Argillite. A matau sculpture presented on a stand made from a chip of Argillite. KINGFISHER - ONE ONLY - Please view the video of...
    $4,444.00 NZD
    $4,444.00 NZD
  • This is a beautiful bone carving pendant. We have designed a hook with a Kingfish motif especially for those lover of the ocean and all you fanatical fishermen out there. This piece is designed and made by NZ Pacific and is for sale worldwide.This is a beautiful bone carving pendant. We have designed a hook with a Kingfish motif especially for those lover of the ocean and all you fanatical fishermen out there. This piece is designed and made by NZ Pacific and is for sale worldwide.
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    KINGI
    KINGI - also known as the Yellowtail Amberjack or Kingfish. An awesome fish found in our southern oceans. The wearer of a Hei-Matau is seen as a provider and protector who is strong willed and determined to succeed in life - what a lovely...
    $188.00 NZD
    $188.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a hook pendant carved from New Zealand Flower Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable Kalahari cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a hook pendant carved from New Zealand Flower Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable Kalahari cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    KISSED BY THE SUN
    KISSED BY THE SUN - a medium sized hook pendant. KISSED BY THE SUN is a pendant carved by Shaun Gardiner with his quintessential design flair and singular carving talent! A hook like no other - a joyful piece crafted from an exceptional piece...
    $450.00 NZD
    $648.00 NZD
    $450.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid hook pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us. This is a masterpiece. It is a mermaid with her tail culminating into a hook. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid hook pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us. This is a masterpiece. It is a mermaid with her tail culminating into a hook. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.
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    L'AMACA DELLE SIRENE
    L'AMACA DELLE SIRENE - the mermaids hammock L'AMACA DELLE SIRENE is a gorgeous piece! Carved in bone for us by Yuri Terenyi. A pendant that will take your heart to the ocean (on a good day!) - it is enchanting and sensual, beautifully carved and ready...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a small sculptural hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from whale bone, paua shell and wood, and is a colourful blue grey colour. It is shown on a stand made from argillite stone and is held in a brass cradle. One only, free shipping worldwide.This picture shows a small sculptural hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from whale bone, paua shell and wood, and is a colourful blue grey colour. It is shown on a stand made from argillite stone and is held in a brass cradle. One only, free shipping worldwide.
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    MATAU NUI
    MATAU NUI is spectacular, rustic, raw and true to its design - the pā kahawai. Pā Kahawai are a lure that was used throughout Polynesia to troll for fish. This particular design was specifically made to catch Kahawai - a sea trout common in...
    $1,650.00 NZD
    $1,650.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade Hook with Greywacke stand sculpture. Hand carved in New Zealand by Ric Moor. This is a one only sculpture and is a beautiful, large, display piece.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade Hook with Greywacke stand sculpture. Hand carved in New Zealand by Ric Moor. This is a one only sculpture and is a beautiful, large, display piece.
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    MATUKITUKI
    ONE ONLY MATUKITUKI - a valley and river in Otago, New Zealand. A spectacular Hei-Matau Hook sculpture. Hand carved by New Zealand Master Jade Carver, Artist and Teacher - Ric Moor. We were fortunate to secure this piece from Ric when he was travelling North through...
    $2,988.00 NZD
    $2,988.00 NZD
  • This piece is a hand carved black jade matau pendant, otherwise known as a traditional fish hook necklace.This piece is a hand carved black jade matau pendant, otherwise known as a traditional fish hook necklace.
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    MIDNIGHT HUNTER
    Meet NIGHTHAWK, MIDNIGHT HUNTER and THE VAMP... Hand carved black jade matau pendants! Elegance is achieved through simplicity in design and organic flow. The black jade in this piece has been polished to a lustrous shine. This is a stunning pendant, hand carved in...
    $277.00 NZD
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    $277.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
    NZ Pacific
    NGĀKAU
    NGĀKAU - seat of affections The Pā Kahawai is a composite trolling lure that was widely used throughout Polynesia to troll for fish. This particular design was specifically made to target the Kahawai - a sea trout common in New Zealand waters. The lure was trailed behind...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Whale Bone hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a olive four plait cord that is length adjustable.This photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Whale Bone hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a olive four plait cord that is length adjustable.
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    OCEAN MAGIC
    OCEAN MAGIC - carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi, this is a beautiful matau combining two of our favourite materials - pounamu and whalebone. It is beautifully finished presenting a contrasting look front to back. One side is a creamy white colour, and the...
    $1,150.00 NZD
    $1,150.00 NZD
  • A hand carved large New Zealand Jade Hook, Matau, necklace that has been framed and signed by artist Kerry Thompson. A large sized hand made hook necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off framed work of art to wear. Delivered with Express Courier.A hand carved large New Zealand Jade Hook, Matau, necklace that has been framed and signed by artist Kerry Thompson. A large sized hand made hook necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off framed work of art to wear. Delivered with Express Courier.
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    PĀ KAHAWAI
    PĀ KAHAWAI - Trolling Lure This is one of 7 Framed Artworks we have received from renowned New Zealand artist and jade carver - Kerry Thompson. A beautiful New Zealand Jade Matau carved in New Zealand Pounamu, framed and signed by Kerry Thompson. Kerry...
    $1,266.00 NZD
    $1,266.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendant.
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    POUNAMU MIST
    POUNAMU MIST - Pounamu Matau Pendant Carved from luminous, bright green jade, this matau (hook) pendant is a bold statement of craftsmanship and natural beauty.  Made by Donna Summers, POUNAMU MIST is crafted from a distinctive piece of New Zealand jade, showcasing a striking interplay...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Whale Bone Manaia with hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a black four plait cord that is length adjustable.This photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Whale Bone Manaia with hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a black four plait cord that is length adjustable.
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    PREMONITION
    PREMONITION - a large jade and whalebone manaia/matau pendant. This is a beautiful 'one-off' piece carved by Kyohei Noguchi. The body of the manaia is carved from a beautiful piece of sperm whale jawbone. The grain is nice and fine, and the colour is...
    $2,555.00 NZD
    $2,555.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a jade hook pendant, also called a hei-matau, carved for us in New Zealand jade. The carver is Ric Moor - and this is a beautiful example of his work. The cord is a four-plait, adjustable khaki coloured necklace.This picture shows a jade hook pendant, also called a hei-matau, carved for us in New Zealand jade. The carver is Ric Moor - and this is a beautiful example of his work. The cord is a four-plait, adjustable khaki coloured necklace.
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    PRESENT MOMENT
    Carved for us by Ric Moor, PRESENT MOMENT is a lovely balanced piece, carved in a light, dappled moss green piece of New Zealand jade. PRESENT MOMENT is carved with Ric's beautiful craftsmanship - he has finished it with a soft matte that really is gorgeous to handle. PRESENT MOMENT is a pendant...
    $488.00 NZD
    $488.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Jade matau hook pendant. This picture shows the pendant with a red/khaki cord and a red binding. The cord is length adjustable. It is a double hook with a larger hook and a smaller one wrapped around the bottom of the larger piece. This pendant has been designed for both men and women to wear. NZ Pacific art to wear.Hand carved Jade matau hook pendant. This picture shows the pendant with a red/khaki cord and a red binding. The cord is length adjustable. It is a double hook with a larger hook and a smaller one wrapped around the bottom of the larger piece. This pendant has been designed for both men and women to wear. NZ Pacific art to wear.
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    PROTECTOR IN JADE
    PROTECTOR IN JADE - Hand carved double hook pendant - in Jade. The matau, or hook, shape is a respected symbol for prosperity, abundance and fertility - worn by those able to provide for their families. Check out the slender, flowing lines of this...
    $300.00 NZD
    $300.00 NZD

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