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 photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Japanese Agate 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 Japanese Agate Manaia with hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a black four plait cord that is length adjustable.
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    NON DUCOR, DUCO
    NON DUCOR, DUCO - a large New Zealand Jade and Japanese Agate Manaia/Matau pendant. NON DUCOR, DUCO - I am not led, I lead This is a beautiful 'one-off' and one of a kind piece carved by Kyohei Noguchi. The body of the manaia is...
    $2,376.00 AUD
    $2,376.00 AUD
  • This is a handcrafted aotea stone Hook pendant.This is a handcrafted aotea stone Hook pendant.
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    OCEAN GIANT
    OCEAN GIANT: A Matau Pendant in New Zealand Aotea Stone OCEAN GIANT is a commanding Matau pendant, hand-carved from vibrant, rare Aotea stone from New Zealand’s South Westland. This substantial piece, measuring 72mm in length, features a strong, angular design that emphasises both its...
    $453.00 AUD
    $566.00 AUD
    $453.00 AUD
  • Hand carved bone manaia pendant. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Free worldwide shipping.Hand carved bone manaia pendant. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Free worldwide shipping.
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    ORION
    ORION - Bone Manaia Pendant ORION - Holder of spiritual energy, and a guardian against evil. The manaia is believed to be a kind spirit - a guardian that helps people communicate with their ancestors. The Manaia is carved as a standalone piece but...
    $160.00 AUD
    $160.00 AUD
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  • 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...
    $1,042.00 AUD
    $1,042.00 AUD
  • This photo shows a large hook with koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a large hook with koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    PERSPICACIOUS
    PERSPICACIOUS - a gorgeous matau with koru heart pendant, hand carved by Shaun Gardiner. Carved from an exceptional piece of jade, this is a really wonderful piece of carved art to wear. A masterpiece of elegant, fluid form carved from deep green New Zealand...
    $294.00 AUD
    $294.00 AUD
  • 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 New Zealand 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...
    $2,102.00 AUD
    $2,102.00 AUD
  • 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...
    $322.00 AUD
    $402.00 AUD
    $322.00 AUD
  • Hand carved double Jade matau hook pendant. The cord is length adjustable.Hand carved double Jade matau hook pendant. The cord is length adjustable.
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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...
    $198.00 AUD
    $247.00 AUD
    $198.00 AUD
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  • A man wearing a large New Zealand Jade pendantA beautiful large hand carved matau with koru pendant. Carved for us by Ross Crump from rare New Zealand jade. This is a wonderful pendant to gift to someone special.
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    RAIN DANCE
    RAIN DANCE This is a significant carving - a visually stunning pendant carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand Jade.  RAIN DANCE is a wonderful exemplar of the hook - a matau with three koru carved into the body. This is a wonderfully designed...
    $1,645.00 AUD
    $1,645.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade salmon hook pendantHand carved New Zealand Jade salmon hook pendant
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    RAKAIA
    RAKAIA - An exceptional, large Jade Salmon Matau necklace, hand carved by Kerry Thompson.  The RAKAIA is a large, hand-carved salmon matau (hook) pendant by artist Kerry Thompson, made from New Zealand pounamu. Its sculpted form captures the salmon’s power and motion - flowing,...
    $3,746.00 AUD
    $3,746.00 AUD
  • A New Zealand jade manaia necklace carved in lovely green New Zealand jade. The pendant is suspended from a plaited cord. The cord is length adjustable so you can position the pendant where it suits you best. One only Ross Crump Manaia with hook pendant.A New Zealand jade manaia necklace carved in lovely green New Zealand jade. The pendant is suspended from a plaited cord. The cord is length adjustable so you can position the pendant where it suits you best. One only Ross Crump Manaia with hook pendant.
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    RANGINUI
    RANGINUI - Sky Father Hand carved by Ross Crump - a large sized manaia pendant. The Pounamu is gorgeous - you can see the stone best in the photos and in the video. This is a beautiful piece of carved art. The Auhunga jade...
    $465.00 AUD
    $465.00 AUD
  • These pendants are hand carved, black jade hooks or matau pendants. They are beautifully finished in a polish and bound with adjustable necklace cordsThese pendants are hand carved, black jade hooks or matau pendants. They are beautifully finished in a polish and bound with adjustable necklace cords
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    ROCKSTAR
    ROCKSTAR - a very cool black jade hook Inspired by the stage and carved for the streets, this is a little piece of Rock 'n' Roll made to be worn! Carved from a single piece of deep black jade, this hook draws attention. Its...
    $362.00 AUD
    $362.00 AUD
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  • Hand carved bone hook pendantsHand carved bone hook pendants
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    SEA HUNTER
    SEA HUNTER - Hand Carved Bone Hook Pendants A hand carved bone fish hook necklace (hei-matau) carved in a traditional style from natural bone. Why might you wear this pendant? You might be about to set out on a journey - especially across the...
    $80.00 AUD
    $80.00 AUD
  • SILENT CURRENTThis picture shows a jade hook pendant, also called a hei-matau, carved for us in New Zealand jade. The cord is a four-plait, adjustable black coloured necklace.
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    SILENT CURRENT
    SILENT CURRENT - Hand Carved New Zealand Jade Hook Pendant Ric's skilled craftsmanship makes use of the mossy-green hue of this pounamu perfectly.  His soft matte finish has produced a matau pendant that is both stylish and comfortable to wear. Ric has refined his own...
    $295.00 AUD
    $369.00 AUD
    $295.00 AUD
  • This photo shows a New Zealand Tangiwai hook, or matau, pendant. The plaited cord is black and the length can be adjusted.This photo shows a New Zealand Tangiwai hook, or matau, pendant. The plaited cord is black and the length can be adjusted.
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    SILENT HUNTER
    SILENT HUNTER - a New Zealand Tangiwai hook carved with care and precision. SILENT HUNTER - designed with the shark in mind... "bold, opportunistic, and unpredictable - this is a predator that commands respect. Encounter the SILENT HUNTER, and you’ll understand why the deep...
    $284.00 AUD
    $284.00 AUD
  • This photo shows a perfectly New Zealand jade hook pendant. It is hand carved from a deep green piece of New Zealand jade and is suspended on a brown four plait cord that is length adjustable. Hand carved Jade hook by Kyohei Noguchi.This photo shows a perfectly New Zealand jade hook pendant. It is hand carved from a deep green piece of New Zealand jade and is suspended on a brown four plait cord that is length adjustable. Hand carved Jade hook by Kyohei Noguchi.
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    SKIN KISSED
    A beautiful, elegant Jade hei-matau (hook) pendant. SKIN KISSED is hand carved and can be worn either side facing out. It is a large sized piece, visually strong, carved from our unique New Zealand Marsden Jade. SKIN KISSED - whether you wear this pendant under...
    $598.00 AUD
    $598.00 AUD
  • This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited brown cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited brown cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.
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    STILL WATERS
    STILL WATERS - hand carved by Jen Hung. STILL WATERS is hand carved from a beautiful piece of deep green New Zealand Jade. The design represents a Swan, and has been beautifully executed. The overall aura of the carving is very peaceful, the curves...
    $740.00 AUD
    $740.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade Hook PendantHand carved New Zealand Jade Hook Pendant
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    SUNKISSED
    SUNKISSED - Hand Carved New Zealand Pounamu Hook with Koru Pendant The Hei-Matau design represents abundance while the Koru represents love... SUNKISSED is born! Ric has used a stunning piece of New Zealand Jade. The real beauty of this stone is its subtle mix of...
    $515.00 AUD
    $515.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade Hook pendantHand carved New Zealand Jade Hook pendant
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    SUNLIT LURE
    SUNLIT LURE is a cheerful and tough Matau pendant! To top that off it's beautifully carved from a very colourful piece of our flower jade, check out the greens and rusty oranges - a real reflection of the land this jade has come from....
    $204.00 AUD
    $204.00 AUD
  • This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited black cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited black cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    SWAN
    SWAN - carved by Jen Hung. SWAN is hand carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand Jade. The design is sleek and slender, finely carved so that the translucence of the stone is promoted. A wonderful contemporary piece of jade jewellery. Clear in...
    $657.00 AUD
    $657.00 AUD
  • This photo shows a hook with koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable Manuka Green cord.This photo shows a hook with koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable Manuka Green cord.
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    SWEET ESCAPE
    SWEET ESCAPE - koru matau pendant A Touch of Timeless Elegance! Dive into the captivating beauty of this exquisitely carved hook pendant, crafted from luminous translucent green jade. The stone’s mesmerising depth catches the light, glowing with an almost ethereal energy - like a...
    $322.00 AUD
    $402.00 AUD
    $322.00 AUD
  • Man wearing bronze hook pendantA beautiful hand made, bronze matau pendant.
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    THE FIRST LAUNCH
    THE FIRST LAUNCH - Bronze Matau pendant Embrace the power of heritage with this bold bronze Matau pendant, a striking fusion of ancient symbolism and contemporary design. Fishing was a sacred activity for early māori - the ability to feed family gave mana, so the...
    $585.00 AUD
    $731.00 AUD
    $585.00 AUD
  • A hand carved large New Zealand Argillite double Hook, Matau, necklace. The cord is a black 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 black 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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    TINI
    TINI - Change "Be the change you wish to see..." Matau Rua, Double Hook - TINI is a large and beautifully balanced double Matau. Artist: Rueben Tipene TINI is an extraordinary piece that blends unity and harmony into one incredible design. Enjoy the edgy look from...
    $822.00 AUD
    $822.00 AUD
  • This photo shows a matau, hook, pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Pounamu, Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable green coloured cord.This photo shows a matau, hook, pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Pounamu, Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable green coloured cord.
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    TOTOWEKA MATAU
    TOTOWEKA MATAU - jade hook pendant Look at the remarkable colours in this gorgeous Matau (Hook) pendant. Carved from a mysterious and alluring piece of New Zealand Totoweka pounamu, its beauty is best seen in motion - watch the video to truly appreciate its...
    $129.00 AUD
    $161.00 AUD
    $129.00 AUD
  • TWILIGHT BEAUTYHand carved New Zealand Jade Hook Pendant. Hand made Jade Hook, matau necklace provided with adjustable cord.
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    TWILIGHT BEAUTY
    TWILIGHT BEAUTY - named after a favourite trout fly, this is a gorgeous pendant. We've designed this small - perfect for children, or anyone who would like something petite and striking.  A lovely little jade hook that nicely symbolises the respected matau. These are carved...
    From $168.00 AUD
    $210.00 AUD
    From $168.00 AUD
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  • A Very Cool Vulcan Jade Matau PendantMan wearing jade hook pendant
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    VULCAN NAVIGATOR
    VULCAN NAVIGATOR - a large Vulcan Jade Matau pendant This is an exceptional carving, a gorgeous design carved with the high quality and beautiful finish that is typical of Madelyne's work. Hand crafted with an eye for design, this piece is carved from rare...
    $575.00 AUD
    $575.00 AUD
  • This is a beautiful jade hook with a little decorative koru carved into the bottom. It is a chunky piece but beautifully balanced so doesn't look heavy. The cord and the binding on the top is a yellow colour.Woman wearing jade hook pendant
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    WAKA
    WAKA - This is a beautifully designed and carved Matau pendant, carved from spectacular jade. The matau is believed to provide the traveller protection. We have named this beautiful piece 'WAKA' in honour of the mighty ocean-going canoes that Māori made their long sea journeys in. ...
    $359.00 AUD
    $449.00 AUD
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  • A beautiful hand carved, New Zealand Jade waka pendant.Person wearing jade pendant
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    WAKA'S WANDERLUST
    WAKA'S WANDERLUST - a marvellous pendant depicting a travelling trio in a waka. This New Zealand Jade necklace is one to wear while you embrace your journey through life. WAKA'S WANDERLUST is carved by Nick Balme in great detail. It tells a little story...
    $1,390.00 AUD
    $1,390.00 AUD
  • Hand carved Jade Hook with whale pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online.Hand carved Jade Hook with whale pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online.
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    WHALES EDGE
    WHALES EDGE A fanciful and very cool matau pendant with lots of wonderful detail! Resting on the tip of the hook is a little whale, preparing to breach! This Matau incorporates the wonderful whale - a giant of the ocean and a creature that...
    $241.00 AUD
    $302.00 AUD
    $241.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendantsHand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendants
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    WHITETIP
    WHITETIP - Hand Carved, Polished, New Zealand Jade Hook Pendants WHITETIP a bold, opportunistic and unpredictable underwater predator - this is one shark to treat with respect if you encounter them.... A really nice New Zealand jade hook that we have had carved with care and precision. These...
    $301.00 AUD
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