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 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 174.00
    CHF 174.00
  • 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 1,241.00
    CHF 1,241.00
  • 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...
    CHF 190.00
    CHF 237.00
    CHF 190.00
  • 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 146.00
    CHF 146.00
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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 971.00
    CHF 971.00
  • 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 275.00
    CHF 275.00
  • 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 214.00
    CHF 214.00
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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...
    CHF 48.00
    CHF 48.00
  • 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 175.00
    CHF 218.00
    CHF 175.00
  • 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...
    CHF 168.00
    CHF 168.00
  • 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 354.00
    CHF 354.00
  • 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 437.00
    CHF 437.00
  • 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 388.00
    CHF 388.00
  • 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.
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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...
    CHF 190.00
    CHF 237.00
    CHF 190.00
  • Natural stained cow bone manaia with hook pendant. Hand carved by Yuri Terenyi in New Zealand. Unique design pendant for sale online. One only stained bone manaia, hook necklace. Free delivery worldwide. Delivered with an adjustable cord.Natural stained cow bone manaia with hook pendant. Hand carved by Yuri Terenyi in New Zealand. Unique design pendant for sale online. One only stained bone manaia, hook necklace. Free delivery worldwide. Delivered with an adjustable cord.
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    THE FACE OF VICTORY
    THE FACE OF VICTORY A bold, strong carved manaia hook... Carved for us by Yuri Terenyi - you can immediately recognise his bold carving style in THE FACE OF VICTORY. A hook that you can imagine being used to capture fish and nourish a...
    CHF 74.00
    CHF 74.00
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  • 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...
    CHF 346.00
    CHF 432.00
    CHF 346.00
  • 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 486.00
    CHF 486.00
  • 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.
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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...
    CHF 95.00
    CHF 95.00
  • 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 105.00
    From CHF 105.00
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  • 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. ...
    CHF 265.00
    CHF 265.00
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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...
    CHF 821.00
    CHF 821.00
  • 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...
    CHF 178.00
    CHF 178.00
  • 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...
    CHF 178.00
    CHF 178.00
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  • This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful deep green jade. The cord is plaited and the length can be adjusted.This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful deep green jade. The cord is plaited and the length can be adjusted.
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    WHITETIP AT NIGHT
    WHITETIP AT NIGHT - A really nice MATTE New Zealand jade hook that we have had carved with care and precision. These are bound with a traditional lashing on the shaft - the binding is decorative and strong. WHITETIP AT NIGHT a bold, opportunistic and unpredictable underwater...
    CHF 153.00
    CHF 153.00
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  • A Beautiful Bone Hook PendantA Beautiful Bone Hook Pendant
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    WILD AND FREE
    WILD AND FREE - Hand carved bone matau pendant. Artist: Yuri Terenyi A strong pendant with tons of character. These were carved for us by Yuri Terenyi - they are a finely carved design with a form that is a little different from the...
    CHF 80.00
    CHF 80.00
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