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 picture shows a traditional manaia with hook pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.This picture shows a traditional manaia with hook pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.
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    MENTOR
    MENTOR - Traditional Totoweka Pounamu Manaia Pendant Hand carved for us by Donna Summers, MENTOR is made from New Zealand Totoweka jade. What defines this piece are the darker inclusions and the hint of red in the stone... features that give this type of jade its...
    CHF 275.00
    CHF 275.00
  • Beautiful Black Jade Hook PendantBeautiful Black Jade Hook Pendant
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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 a...
    CHF 131.00
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    CHF 131.00
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  • A fish hook necklace (hei-matau) hand-carved in a traditional style from Woolly Mammoth Tusk. These are glorious pieces of art to wear. Provided with adjustable cords and packaged in a woven kete pouchMammoth Tusk hook pendant
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    NIRVANA
    NIRVANA A fish hook necklace (hei-matau) hand-carved in a traditional style from Woolly Mammoth Tusk. Stunning, very fancy, 'plain' hooks for any occasion! The tusk we have used for these is honey-coloured, grainy and fabulous - every piece is unique. The Mammoth Tusk used for this...
    CHF 90.00
    CHF 90.00
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    Out Of Stock
  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    CHF 1,366.00
    CHF 1,366.00
  • 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...
    CHF 261.00
    CHF 326.00
    CHF 261.00
  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    CHF 92.00
    CHF 92.00
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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...
    CHF 599.00
    CHF 599.00
  • 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...
    CHF 169.00
    CHF 169.00
  • 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...
    CHF 1,208.00
    CHF 1,208.00
  • 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...
    CHF 114.00
    CHF 142.00
    CHF 114.00
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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...
    CHF 945.00
    CHF 945.00
  • 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,...
    CHF 2,153.00
    CHF 2,153.00
  • 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...
    CHF 268.00
    CHF 268.00
  • A Stand Out Matau, Hand Carved in Gorgeous PounamuA Stand Out Matau, Hand Carved in Gorgeous Pounamu
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    RISING TIDE
    RISING TIDE - handmade, notched, matau pendant carved from a very distinctive piece of New Zealand jade. This is a pendant with a strong and meaningful design, beautifully carved and visually very eye-catching. Take a moment to view the video to appreciate this wonderful...
    CHF 282.00
    CHF 282.00
  • 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...
    CHF 208.00
    CHF 208.00
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  • Hand carved jade manaia pendantHand carved jade manaia pendant
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    SAFE PASSAGE
    SAFE PASSAGE - hand Carved Jade Manaia Pendant by Shaun Gardiner Shaun has used a beautiful textured green New Zealand Jade which he has highlighted with a polished satin finish. The jade has lovely cloudy and black speckled inclusions - this piece has a...
    CHF 197.00
    CHF 197.00
  • A wonderful bone hook pendantA wonderful bone hook pendant
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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...
    CHF 46.00
    CHF 46.00
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  • 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...
    CHF 170.00
    CHF 212.00
    CHF 170.00
  • A Very Cool Matau, Carved in Tangiwai PounamuA Very Cool Matau, Carved in Tangiwai Pounamu
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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...
    CHF 164.00
    CHF 164.00
  • 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...
    CHF 344.00
    CHF 344.00
  • 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...
    CHF 425.00
    CHF 425.00
  • 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....
    CHF 118.00
    CHF 118.00
  • 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.
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    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...
    CHF 378.00
    CHF 378.00
  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    CHF 185.00
    CHF 231.00
    CHF 185.00
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendantMan wearing jade pendant
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    THE STINGER
    THE STINGER - a gorgeous matau pendant, hand carved by Shaun Gardiner. Carved from an exceptional piece of jade, this is a really wonderful piece of carved art - quirky and unmissable, it is very cool! THE STINGER exhibits the quirky approach Shaun takes...
    CHF 236.00
    CHF 236.00
  • 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...
    CHF 473.00
    CHF 473.00
  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    CHF 74.00
    CHF 93.00
    CHF 74.00
  • Hand carved bone hook pendantHand carved bone hook pendant
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    TRAVELLER'S JOY
    TRAVELLER'S JOY - A beautiful stylised bone matau pendant, hand carved by Tonijae Brockway. Tonijae has coloured particular parts of the bone with a light brown stain which gives the carved face a wonderful, subtle contrast. This draws your eye and highlights the play...
    CHF 184.00
    CHF 184.00
  • 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 CHF 97.00
    CHF 121.00
    From CHF 97.00
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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...
    CHF 330.00
    CHF 330.00

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